William Arnoldo Molina-morales, Petitioner, v. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Respondent, 108 F.3d 1386 (9th Cir. 1997)

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit - 108 F.3d 1386 (9th Cir. 1997) Submitted March 7, 1997. *Decided March 11, 1997

Before: FARRIS, KOZINSKI and T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judges.

MEMORANDUM^**

Petitioner, who was not politically active in his home country, failed to present any evidence that he was persecuted on account of his political beliefs--actual or imputed. At most, he presented evidence proving the "existence of a generalized 'political' motive underlying the guerrillas' forced recruitment" of him which is inadequate to establish fear of prosecution on account of political opinion. INS v. Elias-Zacarias, 502 U.S. 478, 482 (1992).

DENIED.

The panel unanimously finds this case suitable for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. App. P. 34(a); 9th Cir.R. 34-4

This disposition is not appropriate for publication and may not be cited to or by the courts of this circuit except as provided by 9th Cir.R. 36-3

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