Obiaga and Berrocal v. Ashcroft

Obiaga and Berrocal v. Ashcroft, U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit (2005). Amicus brief discussing any credible evidence rules and extreme cruelty in VAWA Cancellation of Removal cases. (National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild).

NIWAP Library Amicus brief Oct 24, 2023 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

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

Topics

Removal defense BIA appeals VAWA / U / T

Forums

BIA Court of appeals

Jurisdictions

9th Circuit