Nken v. Holder, No. 08-1813

By FindLaw Staff on October 30, 2009 | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Petition for review of the BIA's order denying a citizen of Cameroon's motion to reopen his removal proceedings is granted and the BIA's decision vacated and remanded as the BIA did not explain why petitioner's new evidence failed to demonstrate a change of country conditions.

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Appellate Information

Argued: September 22, 2009

Decided: October 30, 2009

Judges

Opinion by Judge Motz

Counsel

For Appellant: Lindsay Claire Harrison, Jenner & Block, LLP, Washington, DC.

For Appellee: Lindsay E. Williams, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC.