Zheng v. Lynch, No. 15-3758 (6th Cir. 2016)
Annotate this CaseZheng, a citizen of China, entered the U.S. without inspection by crossing the Mexican border in 2014, with her 22-year-old son. Following a credible fear interview, in which Zheng claimed that she was arrested by the police in China and threatened with harm unless she stopped practicing Christianity, DHS initiated removal proceedings, charging Zheng under 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(A)(i). She sought asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), claiming that she had a well-founded fear of persecution on the basis of her religion. In a 28-page opinion, the IJ summarized the hearing testimony, determined that Zheng lacked credibility, and held that the evidence Zheng presented (three letters purportedly from Zheng’s sisters) was insufficient corroborative evidence to support her claims. The IJ ordered Zheng removed to China. The BIA concluded that she did not meet her burden of proving eligibility for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the CAT. The Sixth Circuit denied a petition for review, finding the IJ’s determination supported by substantial evidence and rejecting claims of various due process violations.
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