A new avenue may have opened up for Chinese immigrants seeking asylum in the United States based on claims of persecution by the Chinese government. The 2nd Circuit has told the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals to examine whether China has a law punishing its citizens who aid refugees escaping from neighboring North Korea. The circuit has asked whether actions taken against those who assist North Korean refugees constitute punishment for expression of political opinion.
September 24, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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A new avenue may have opened up for Chinese immigrants seeking asylum in the United States based on claims of persecution by the Chinese government.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has told the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to examine whether China has a law punishing its citizens who aid refugees escaping from neighboring North Korea.
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