Decision date: 2011-12-02

Holding that the immigration judge committed an abuse of discretion in denying Haile's application for asylum by engaging in speculation and failing to consider corroborating evidence. Finding that Haile's family-based particular social group was cognizable and that she had a well-founded fear of persecution on that basis and on the basis of her political opinion.

Publication Status: Unpublished

Case judge: Gregory, Motz, Shedd

Decision: Haile v. Holder, 456 Fed.Appx. 275 (4th Cir. 2011)