Explore 9 court opinions on Particular Social Group Definition. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Eleventh Circuit Reverses Asylum Denial, Citing Insufficient Evidence for Adverse Credibility
Ginna Alejandra Gutierrez-Mikan v. U.S. Attorney General, decided by Eleventh Circuit on January 5, 2026, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Eleventh Circuit reviewed the denial of asylum to Ginna Al...
Asylum denied: Court finds no particular social group for Muslim refusers
Abdulmalik Abdulla v. Attorney General United States, decided by Third Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the denial of asylum to Abdulmalik Ab...
Third Circuit Denies Asylum to Gang Member Who Refused to Participate
Josue Sanchez v. Attorney General United States of America, decided by Third Circuit on August 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the denial of Josue Sanchez's p...
Eleventh Circuit Denies Asylum to Victim of Domestic Violence
Martha Martinez-Lara v. U.S. Attorney General, decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) err...
Third Circuit Remands Immigration Case Over Ineffective Counsel Standard
A. G.-G. v. Attorney General United States of America, decided by Third Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the denial of a motion to reopen immigratio...
Second Circuit Denies Asylum to Hondurans Fleeing Gang Violence
Castejon-Paz v. Bondi, Cerrato-Barahona v. Bondi, decided by Second Circuit on July 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case consolidates two appeals concerning the denial of asylum and...
Asylum claim denied: Fear of gang violence not tied to protected group
Xiquin Xirum v. Bondi, decided by First Circuit on June 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the government, hold...
Eleventh Circuit Remands Asylum Case for Reconsideration of Social Group Membership
Maria Mejia Ponce v. U.S. Attorney General, decided by Eleventh Circuit on June 23, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Eleventh Circuit reviewed the denial of Maria Mejia Ponce's petition for a...
Asylum denial affirmed; no nexus to protected ground found
Marvin Laguna Rivera v. U.S. Attorney General, decided by Eleventh Circuit on March 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit reviewed the denial of Marvin Laguna Rivera's pet...