U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Sep. 23, 2014
9th Circuit avoids immigration torture decision, for now
Rather than clarify two conflicting appellate decisions about who carries the burden of proof in cases involving immigrants alleging torture in their home country, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel Friday seemed inclined to punt.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - Rather than clarify two conflicting appellate decisions about who carries the burden of proof in cases involving immigrants alleging torture in their home country, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals en banc panel Friday seemed inclined to punt on the issue.
The 9th Circuit decided it would take en banc, so the case would be heard by 11 judges, the matter of Roberto Maldonado, a Me...
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