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Xochihua-Jaimes v. Barr

Facts

Lucero Xochihua-Jaimes fled Mexico as a teenager after suffering multiple rapes and being rejected by her family due to her sexual orientation. After moving to the U.S., she became involved with a man connected to a drug cartel, who later threatened her and her daughter after she reported him for molesting her child. Despite her history of abuse and threats from cartel members, the Immigration Judge initially found that she did not meet the burden of proof for CAT protection, a decision later overturned by the Ninth Circuit.

Lucero Xochihua-Jaimes fled Mexico as a teenager after suffering multiple rapes and being rejected by her family due to her sexual orientation.

Issue

Did the BIA err in determining that Xochihua-Jaimes did not establish that she would more likely than not be tortured if returned to Mexico?

Did the BIA err in determining that Xochihua-Jaimes did not establish that she would more likely than not be tortured if returned to Mexico?

Rule

To be eligible for relief under CAT, an applicant must establish that she will more likely than not be tortured with the consent or acquiescence of a public official if removed to her native country.

To be eligible for relief under CAT, an applicant must establish that she will more likely than not be tortured with the consent or acquiescence of a public official if removed to her native country.

Analysis

The court found that the BIA misapplied precedents regarding the acquiescence of public officials and the possibility of safe relocation. It determined that the evidence presented by Xochihua-Jaimes, including her past experiences and the threats from cartel members, compelled the conclusion that she met her burden under CAT.

The court found that the BIA misapplied precedents regarding the acquiescence of public officials and the possibility of safe relocation.

Conclusion

The Ninth Circuit granted Xochihua-Jaimes' petition for review and held that she was entitled to deferral of removal under CAT.

The Ninth Circuit granted Xochihua-Jaimes' petition for review and held that she was entitled to deferral of removal under CAT.

Who won?

Lucero Xochihua-Jaimes prevailed in the case because the court found that the BIA's decision was not supported by substantial evidence and that she had established a likelihood of torture if returned to Mexico.

Lucero Xochihua-Jaimes prevailed in the case because the court found that the BIA's decision was not supported by substantial evidence and that she had established a likelihood of torture if returned to Mexico.

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