United States First Circuit

A couple's petition for review of a final order of removal of the BIA is denied where: 1) substantial evidence supports the BIA's finding that the nature and context of the petitioners' claim - one that entails criminal extortion and threats - did not establish grounds for asylum; and 2) substantial evidence supports the finding that the wife was not subjected to extortion on account of a protected ground.

Appellate Information

• Decided 09/08/2010
• Published 09/08/2010

Judges

• LYNCH

Court

• United States First Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Stanley H. Cooper, Melissa Neiman-Kelting