Decision date: 2015-01-27

Holding that adverse credibility finding made by IJ and affirmed by BIA was not supported by substantial evidence because it (1) relied on inconsistencies that were likely the result of flawed courtroom interpretation, (2) failed to adequately consider how past trauma may have caused Petitioner's abnormal demeanor, and (3) disregarded corroborating documentation that ameliorated inconsistencies and independently supported the claim.

Publication Status: Published

Case judge: Floyd, Gregory, Thacker

Decision: Ilunga v. Holder, 777 F.3d 199 (4th Cir. 2015)