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No. 07-499
Title:
Daniel Girmai Negusie v. Michael B. Mukasey, Attorney General
Subject:
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Persecution Exception, 8 U.S.C. section 1158(b) (2)(A)
Question:
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General from granting asylum to, or withholding removal of, a refugee who has "ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion." INA section 208(b)(2)(A), 8 U.S.C. section 1158(b) (2)(A). The question presented is: Whether this "persecutor exception" prohibits granting asylum to, and withholding of removal of, a refugee who is compelled against his will by credible threats of death or torture to assist or participate in acts of persecution.
Decisions:
- U.S. Court of Appeals - 5th Circuit Unpublished Opinion Filed: May 15, 2007
- United States Supreme Court Cert. Granted: March 17, 2008
Resources:
- Docket Sheet From the U.S. Supreme Court.
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For Petitioner:
For Respondent:Andrew J. Pincus
Mayer Brown LLP
Washington, DC
Gregory G. Garre
Solicitor General
United States Department of Justice
Washington, DC
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