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Immigration (Civil)

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May 1 2026
9th Cir. 17-72351 Unpublished

EMILIA FUENTES AYALA V. TODD BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture relief for a Mexican national targeted by a gang. The court held that the petitioner failed to prove a causal link between the harm she suffered and a protected ground, as the gang's motivation was property theft rather than persecution based on neutrality or family status.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 1 2026
9th Cir. 25-1827 Unpublished

Alvarado-Romero v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision dismissing an immigrant's claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court affirmed the denial of cancellation of removal, finding substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner's family would not suffer exceptional hardship.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-1223 Per Curiam

Mark Marvin v. CASA, Inc.

The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a nonparty challenging a district court's refusal to docket his unauthorized motion. The court held that the order returning the motion was neither a final judgment nor an appealable interlocutory order, leaving the appellant without standing to proceed.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 25-3331 Unpublished

Zamora Flores, Et Al. v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a BIA order denying asylum and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court held that substantial evidence supported the Agency's finding that the petitioner's abuse was motivated by her abuser's drug use rather than a protected ground.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 23-138 Unpublished

ROMERO HERNANDEZ V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of the BIA's decision, upholding the finding that Mexican men deported from the U.S. is too broad to constitute a cognizable particular social group. The court further held that substantial evidence supported the conclusion that the petitioner's harm was motivated by personal interference in a relationship rather than membership in a protected class.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 25-5948 Unpublished

BUENROSTRO-MORENO, ET AL. V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an immigration judge's conduct and the denial of asylum claims for a family of Mexican nationals. The court held that the judge's inquiry into the government's appeal strategy did not constitute fundamental unfairness and that substantial evidence supported the finding that the petitioners could safely relocate within Mexico.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
7th Cir. 25-1233 Panel Decision

FLAVIA COATL-CHIQUITO v. TODD W. BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General of the United States

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Flavia Coatl-Chiquito's motions to reopen her in absentia removal order, holding that the Supreme Court's decision in Niz-Chavez does not equitably toll the statutory deadline. The court further dismissed her claim regarding sua sponte reopening for lack of jurisdiction, leaving the final order of removal in effect.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-1558 Per Curiam

ESTER NOEMI VASQUEZ-CONTRERAS v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and withholding of removal, ruling that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioner failed to prove a nexus between her claimed social group and the persecution. The court affirmed that not every threat referencing a protected group is made on account of that group, emphasizing the need to prove the persecutor's specific reasons for targeting the individual.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 25-2868 Unpublished

SI, ET AL. V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an adverse credibility finding against an asylum seeker from China. The court held that substantial evidence supported the Board of Immigration Appeals' conclusion that the petitioner submitted false information, which alone justified the denial of relief.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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