Raj Patel

Correspondent

Raj Patel

Breaking news correspondent, covers late-night developments and emergency rulings.

Immigration & Government

Decisions covered by Raj Patel

897 decisions
May 5 2026
9th Cir. 25-2550 Unpublished

Liu v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed in part and denied in part a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction to review challenges to the denial of asylum and withholding of removal, and found the petitioner's evidence insufficient to support a claim for protection under the Convention Against Torture.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 5 2026
9th Cir. 25-994 Unpublished

Lopez Aguilar v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an appeal. The court found the petitioner failed to demonstrate clear error or explain why he had not notified the relevant courts of a changed address.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 5 2026
9th Cir. 25-1063 Unpublished

Morales Coro v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court found substantial evidence supported the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture relief.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 5 2026
9th Cir. 25-2110 Unpublished

Roman-Orsorio v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review filed by Guatemalan nationals seeking asylum and related protections. The court held that it could not reach the merits of the underlying immigration denial because the Board of Immigration Appeals summarily dismissed the appeal on procedural grounds.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 5 2026
9th Cir. 25-3595 Unpublished

Villatoro-Ramos v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court found that the petitioner forfeited her claims by failing to meaningfully develop arguments regarding asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture relief.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Immigration (Civil)
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May 4 2026
9th Cir. 25-3173 Unpublished

Morales-Lopez v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court affirmed the denial of cancellation of removal and voluntary departure for a Guatemalan national.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 4 2026
9th Cir. 24-5221 Unpublished

Otuya v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court found substantial evidence supported the denial of deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 4 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1386 Panel Decision

Banzragch v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit lacks jurisdiction to review orders of the Board of Immigration Appeals. The court transferred the petition to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit because the removal proceedings occurred in California.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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