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Matter_of_S_IJ Decision
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW IMMIGRATION COURT 31 HOPKINS PLAZA, SUITE 440
BAL TIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
File No: IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS
ORAL DECISION AND ORDER OF THE IMMIGRATION JUDGE June 11,20091:00 PM EST
Immigration and Nationality Act § 212(a)(6)(A)(i), as one who is present in the United States without being admitted or paroled, but who arrived in this country at any time or place other than as designated by the Attorney General.
In relief pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act § 208, Asylum; Immigration and Nationality Act § 241(b)(3), Withholding of Removal; Convention Against Torture, 8 CFR § 1208.16.
ON BEHALF OF THE RESPONDENTS Azim Chowdhury, Esq. Andres Benach, Esq. Duane Morris LLP 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 2000 Baltimore, MD 21202
ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT Raashid Williams, Esq. Department of Homeland Security 31 Hopkins Plaza, i h Floor Baltimore, MD 21202
DM21197160S.1
it is alleged that the respondent is removable from the United States under § 212(a)(6)(A)(i) as one who is present in the United States without being admitted or paroled who alTived in this country at any time or place other than as designated by the Attorney General. which is a part of this record as Exhibit 2. The severe pain or suffering may be inflicted for purposes of intimidating or coercing an individual or third person or imposed for 2 . native and citizen of EI Salvador. I will note that the respondent seeks 241 (b )(3) cat relief as well as relief under § 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. nationality. See also Woodby v. Cardoza. _ _ . is a part of this record as Exhibit 1. I will note that respondent has submitted an application for asylum on Form I-589. The Court finds that the respondent's removability has been established by evidence that is clear and convincing as is required under § 240(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Eligibility for withholding of removal under 241 (b )(3) requires a respondent to show that it is more likely than not that he would be persecuted on account of his race. membership in a particular social group or political opinion. See for example. the asylum applicant must demonstrate he's a refugee within the meaning of § 101 (a)( 42)(A) of the Act. Texas on or about November 1.S. The respondent appeared before the Court and admitted the allegations contained in the charging document and conceded removability as charged based on the respondent's admission to the allegations contained in the charging document and his concession of removability. membership in a particular social group or political opinion. nationality. and at that time he was not admitted or paroled after inspection by an immigration officer. At § 208. An asylum applicant may meet his burden of showing a well-founded fear of persecution by showing merely a 10% possibility of harm on account of either race." A request for asylum may be based on past persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution. religion.2007. 421 (1987). the applicant would have to demonstrate that it is more likely than not that he would be subjected to severe pain or suffering. religion.S. religion. That section of the Act provides in pertinent part that a refugee is one who is unwilling or unable to return to his country of citizenship or last official residence because of "persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race. 2007. and that such severe pain or suffering is inflicted for such purposes of obtaining from that individual or third person information or confession or punishing that individual for an act he or she or third person has committed or is suspected of having committed. The respondent's request for asylum is deemed simultaneous an application for withholding a removal under § 241 (b)(3) and relief pursuant to the convention against torture where specifically requested. but a native and citizen ofEI Salvador. See for example Matter o/Chen. 480 U. INS v. _ _ INA December 16 (1989). Indication the respondent alTived in the United States at or near Brownsville. He was served with a Notice to Appear. membership in a particular social group or political opinion. The Notice to Appear indicates that the respondent is not a citizen or national of the United States. whether physical or mental. INS. 276 (1966) [decided in the context of deportation proceedings]. As to relief pursuant to the convention against torture. nationality.Oral Decision of the Immigration Judge This is a removal case involving a thirteen year old male alien. 385 U. The standards of the law regarding eligibility for asylum is clearly set forth in the INA. Turning to the respondent's applications for relief. dated November. Based thereon.
internally consistent. the respondent's claim of the pervasive influence of the gangs in EI Salvador is supported by an expert affidavit from Dr. as well as consistent with the lengthy written statement that he has offered in these proceedings. He has testified in detail as to his circumstances. as a result. Harry Vanden. The parties before the Court stipulate that the respondent has suffered past persecution at the hands ofMS 13 in EI Salvador. while they acknowledge the decision of the Board ofImmigration Appeals in S-E-G.and [E-A-G-]. his father and a brother who were present in court to testify on his behalf. He recalls having been beaten up as early as age 10 years old. that he suffered from harm from a gang in EI Salvador referred to as MS 13. refused to join the MS 13 gang in the area that they lived in in EI Salvador." Respondent indicates that he meets his burden of establishing particularity and visibility unlike the respondents in [E- 3 . That report clearly documents the prevalence and significant threat of the gangs in EI Salvador. Additionally. This testimony was detailed and credible. I will adopt the testimony given by the respondent as fact in this record. The respondent states that he is able to establish that he is a member of a particular social group. in those cases the respondents were unable to establish anything other than a "amorphous" group. numerous individuals have been murdered just under the circumstances that the young has described before the Court today. demonstrates that he has been persecuted in the past for one of the reasons set forth at INA § 101(a)(42)(A) and whether or not he has a well-founded fear of further harm ifhe were to return. I have heard the respondent's testimony throughout these proceedings.Gang State and Clandestine Violence in EI Salvador. as well as a lengthy statement from Dr.18(a)(1). The case is well documented as well by substantial country condition information showing the prevalence of gang activity in El Salvador including the International Human Rights Clinic Report. His testimony is also supported by detailed and credible statements by his mother. Respondent prevails upon the Court to find that. That report makes it clear in no uncertain terms that individuals who have become targets of the wrath of the gangs in EI Salvador have "no place to hide. impunity and corruption." See State Department Country Report. Gorin who has been called in to support the respondent in his claim. The reports combined with the report of Dr. the severe pain and suffering has to be inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or the person acting in an official capacity.is on account of one of the bases set forth at INA § 101(a)(42)(A). See 8 CFR § 1208.any reason based on discrimination of any kind. the respondent.and that which he has a well-founded fear of . currently age 13. My charge today is to reach a determination as to whether or not this young man. was only 10. Vanden make it clear that the authorities in EI Salvador have been unable to address the issue of pervasive gang violence and that. Most significantly. mainly "subset of nuclear family at which MS 13 directed its persecution because of (the respondent' s brother) refusal to join MS 13. Principally." That report is supported as well by the State Department Country Report offered in these proceedings which makes it clear as well that throughout recent years "protection of human rights (in EI Salvador) was undermined by widespread violent crime including gang related violence. He recalls having been attacked frequently and members ofMS 13 who were motivated to harm him and his family because his brother. The sole issue before the Court is whether or not the respondent can establish that the persecution he experienced in the past . He recalls that his brother was killed when his brother was 16 and he. called No Place to Hide .
Williams. left EI Salvador. the facts of the instant case demand that I use the reasonable child standard to reach a determination. That adverse factor is counter-balanced by the fact that the respondent is recognized as a genuine refugee within the meaning of § 101(a)(42)(A) and I will find therefore that he merits asylum and by favorable exercise of discretion shall so order. the particular susceptibility of the child was demonstrated in the respondent's testimony that he was forced to leave his homeland and come to the United States. Any child who has experienced what this respondent has gone through has a reasonable fear of further harm. The respondent was only 10 years old at that time and he appears before the Immigration Court a young man of 13 years old. He has established as well that MS 13's influence is so pervasive that it has resulted in the death of his brother and the unwillingness of the authorities to assist the family to such an extent that this young man was scared out of his wits. I will find that the respondent meets his burden under § 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. I will employ the reasonable person standard to reach a determination as to whether or not an individual in those circumstances would experience fear. 4 . He prevails upon the Court to find that he is a member of a family which is a well-defined group and that it's the most visible social group.2009. having experienced absolutely harrowing circumstances in EI Salvador. Indeed.A-G-] and S-E-G-. This respondent has made it clear that he has nowhere else to relocate to in EI Salvador. I will note that the sole adverse factor present in his case is the respondent's illegal entry into the United States and his remaining in this country since his arrival. As to the exercise of discretion. June 11. and has indicated to this Court that he has nowhere else to go. ORDER IT IS ORDERED that respondent's application for asylum under § 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act be and the same is hereby APPROVED. Baltimore. MD. In sum. and that the respondent was clearly attacked on the basis of his membership in the family.and [E-A-G-] in that the respondent has that he is a member of a recognized social the family. The evidence of record shows that the has been specifically targeted MS 13 in EI Salvador and the were mistreated in the worst way resulting in the death of young respondent's brother. Indeed. came to the United States and clearly has nowhere else to go in EI Salvador where he would be free from the wrath of MS 13. is distinguished from the case SI specifically find that the case of E-G. Immigration Judge Phillip T.
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