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United States First Circuit


Smith v. Holder, 08-2571

A Zimbabwean citizen's petition for review of a BIA's denial of his motion to reopen his removal proceedings is granted and remanded as the BIA committed errors of law in deciding that petitioner had not shown changed country conditions or made a prima facie case for relief, thereby abusing its discretion.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 12/16/2010
  • Published 12/16/2010

Judges

Court

  • United States First Circuit

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Kerry E. Doyle, Hillel R. Smith

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