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International decisions.

Authors :
Malone, Linda A.
Wood, Gillian
Source :
American Journal of International Law. Jan1997, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p140. 8p.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Summarizes the case `In Re Fauziya Kasinga,' which is an appeal to an immigration judge's decision in denying political asylum. Reversal of the decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals; Resistance to female circumcision as grounds for political asylum in the United States; Bases for the board's decision.

Subjects

Subjects :
*RIGHT of asylum

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029300
Volume :
91
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of International Law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9707074182