Case Law

Submitted: 21 June, 1994; Filed: 28 June, 1994 The panel unanimously finds this case suitable for decision without oral argument

28 June 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Submitted: 15 March, 1994; Filed: 9 June, 1994

9 June 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return - Religious persecution (including forced conversion) | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Submitted: 15 April, 1994; Filed: 25 May, 1994 The panel unanimously finds this case suitable for decision without oral argument

25 May 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return - Well-founded fear of persecution | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Submitted: 11 May, 1994; Filed: 25 May, 1994

25 May 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return - Transgression of social / cultural norms - Well-founded fear of persecution | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Filed: 18 May, 1994; Decision without published opinion.

18 May 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return - Religious persecution (including forced conversion) | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Argued and submitted: 5 May, 1994; Filed: 17 May, 1994.

17 May 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Submitted: 6 May, 1994; Filed: 12 May, 1994 The panel unanimously finds this case suitable for decision without oral argument

12 May 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return - Standard of proof - Well-founded fear of persecution | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Argued and submitted: 6 May, 1994; Filed: 12 May, 1994

12 May 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return - Religious persecution (including forced conversion) | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Submitted: 6 May, 1994; Filed: 12 May, 1994 The panel unanimously finds this case suitable for decision without oral argument

12 May 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Freedom of expression - Freedom of speech - Persecution based on political opinion | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America

Submitted: 9 March, 1994; Filed: 22 April, 1994 The panel unanimously finds this case suitable for disposition without oral argument. The Samanians' request for oral argument is DENIED

22 April 1994 | Judicial Body: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | Topic(s): Denial of refugee status - Deportation / Forcible return - Legal representation / Legal aid - Well-founded fear of persecution | Countries: Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States of America