Immigration: Asylum-Withholding of Removal-Waiver of Issues

Petitioner sought review of the denial of her application for asylum and withholding of removal.

Where petitioner failed to meaningfully challenge the BIA’s reasons for denying her asylum application, she effectively waived review of the decision. The BIA correctly denied the application where petitioner failed to establish her membership in a cognizable social or political group.

Petition is denied.

Lopez v. Garland (MLW No. 79779/Case No. 22-3401 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Petition for review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals.