Case #24-0038097
Initials & Country of Origin: D.D.Y. from Guatemala
Type of Case: Removal - Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Spanish interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 02/19/2024; Detained and paroled after positive CFI
Next Hearing: 04/14/2025 (Master – IJ Ivany)
Current Status/status expiry: Parole through 03/29/2025; Asylum application filed 09/03/2024
Case Summary: Mx. DY is genderfluid and uses they/them pronouns. From the age of 5 to 16, they were sexually assaulted multiple times by 3 uncles on their father’s side. In 2023, they were sexually assaulted again by their uncle and a police officer. During the assault, their uncle and the police officer used homophobic language towards them. When they told their father, he refused to believe them. Instead, he told them that whatever happened was deserved and their fault because of their sexual orientation. They tried moving to different cities in Guatemala, but homophobia is terrible throughout the country. When their mother saved up enough money, they came to the U.S. Since arriving, they have been diagnosed with HIV.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government and non-government actors on account of membership in a particular social group (LGBTQ+)
Commitment: Redline/Supplement I-589, prepare evidence and testimony, appearances in Court; Work permit (initial and renewals)
Court: Yes
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
Type of Case: Removal - Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Spanish interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 02/19/2024; Detained and paroled after positive CFI
Next Hearing: 04/14/2025 (Master – IJ Ivany)
Current Status/status expiry: Parole through 03/29/2025; Asylum application filed 09/03/2024
Case Summary: Mx. DY is genderfluid and uses they/them pronouns. From the age of 5 to 16, they were sexually assaulted multiple times by 3 uncles on their father’s side. In 2023, they were sexually assaulted again by their uncle and a police officer. During the assault, their uncle and the police officer used homophobic language towards them. When they told their father, he refused to believe them. Instead, he told them that whatever happened was deserved and their fault because of their sexual orientation. They tried moving to different cities in Guatemala, but homophobia is terrible throughout the country. When their mother saved up enough money, they came to the U.S. Since arriving, they have been diagnosed with HIV.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government and non-government actors on account of membership in a particular social group (LGBTQ+)
Commitment: Redline/Supplement I-589, prepare evidence and testimony, appearances in Court; Work permit (initial and renewals)
Court: Yes
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
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