In the Matter of RA

In the Matter of RA (February 13 2004) Board of Immigration Appeals. Domestic violence as a basis for Gender Based Asylum. Filed Briefs and coordinated amici for amicus briefs filed before the Board of Immigration Appeals (1999) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (1999). Provided editing and amici sign on assistance to Amicus brief filed with Attorney General Ashcroft (2004).

NIWAP Library Amicus brief Nov 2, 2023 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as an amicus or advocacy example on Asylum; confirm the cited authority and procedural posture before adapting it.

Topics

Asylum

Forums

BIA Court of appeals

Jurisdictions

9th Circuit