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Thiersaint v. Holder

Per CuriamOther Decisions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit

March 14, 2012

In iPierre v. Gonzales/i, a 2007 decision, the 2nd Circuit held that a claimant can demonstrate a likelihood of torture by providing some evidence that authorities will act with the specific intent to inflict severe physical or mental pain or suffering, because of certain characteristics or medical conditions.

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