Maria Luisa Rodriguez Tornes v. William P. Barr
“Amicus Curiae Brief in Maria Luisa Rodriguez Tornes vs. William P. Barr” NIWAP led an amicus brief with DLA Piper for a case filed in the 9th Circuit discussing how domestic violence victims are able to receive gender-based asylum because they domestic violence they experience is based on their social group membership. NIWAP’s brief documented the cultural, religious and social conditions that domestic violence victims suffer that serves as a valid basis for domestic violence related gender bas
Why it matters
Useful as an amicus or advocacy example on Asylum; confirm the cited authority and procedural posture before adapting it.
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Asylum
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Court of appeals
Jurisdictions
9th Circuit