Case #24-0051085
Initials & Country of Origin: R.G. from Turkey
Type of Case: Removal Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Turkish or Kurdish interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 09/25/2024; Entered without inspection
Next Hearing Date: 08/14/2025 (Master - IJ Carr)
Current Status/status expiry: N/A
Asylum filing deadline: 09/24/2025
Case Summary: Mr. G and his family are Kurdish and practice Alevi Islam. In Turkey, ethnic Turks would say their religion is “diseased” and call them “terrorists.” They were forbidden from practicing their religion in school, and their religious traditions were outlawed. Mr. G was arrested 4 times while celebrating the Nowruz holiday. When he was arrested, the police would severely beat him at the police station. In 2016, Mr. G moved from Istanbul to his hometown in southeast Turkey. After moving back, he continued to face threats from Turkish people. They would say things like, "We're going to burn you." In February 2023, Mr. G's hometown was affected by the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. After the earthquake, the police prioritized aiding ethnic Turks over ethnic Kurds, and Mr. G’s family only began receiving help about a month after the earthquake. Mr. G and his family left Turkey in September 2024.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government and non-government actors on account of race and religion.
Commitment: File I-589, gather evidence and testimony, appearances at 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: Turkish or Kurdish interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 09/25/2024; Entered without inspection
Next Hearing Date: 08/14/2025 (Master - IJ Carr)
Current Status/status expiry: N/A
Asylum filing deadline: 09/24/2025
Case Summary: Mr. G and his family are Kurdish and practice Alevi Islam. In Turkey, ethnic Turks would say their religion is “diseased” and call them “terrorists.” They were forbidden from practicing their religion in school, and their religious traditions were outlawed. Mr. G was arrested 4 times while celebrating the Nowruz holiday. When he was arrested, the police would severely beat him at the police station. In 2016, Mr. G moved from Istanbul to his hometown in southeast Turkey. After moving back, he continued to face threats from Turkish people. They would say things like, "We're going to burn you." In February 2023, Mr. G's hometown was affected by the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. After the earthquake, the police prioritized aiding ethnic Turks over ethnic Kurds, and Mr. G’s family only began receiving help about a month after the earthquake. Mr. G and his family left Turkey in September 2024.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government and non-government actors on account of race and religion.
Commitment: File I-589, gather evidence and testimony, appearances at 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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