Case #25-0060032
Initials & Country of Origin: L.L.M. from Honduras
Type of Case: Removal Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Spanish interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 08/25/2023; Humanitarian parole
Next Hearing: 09/21/2026 (Master – IJ Sims [Dallas])
Current Status/status expiry: Asylum Seeker; I-589 filed ~03/17/2025 with AHR assistance
Case Summary: Mr. LM is LGBTQ+ and has known since he was about 12 years old that he was queer. In Honduras, it was very hard to live as an LGBTQ+ person. When his classmates discovered that Mr. LM was gay, they beat him. He was also prohibited from attending his church in Honduras after they discovered that he was gay. If he returns to Honduras, Mr. LM fears that he will continue to face abuse for his sexual orientation. Additionally, Mr. LM was diagnosed with HIV after entering the U.S. Mr. LM fears he will not be able to access medical treatment for his HIV if he returned to Honduras.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by non-government actors on account of religion, political opinion, and membership in a particular social group (LGBTQ+)
Commitment: Supplement 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: Spanish interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 08/25/2023; Humanitarian parole
Next Hearing: 09/21/2026 (Master – IJ Sims [Dallas])
Current Status/status expiry: Asylum Seeker; I-589 filed ~03/17/2025 with AHR assistance
Case Summary: Mr. LM is LGBTQ+ and has known since he was about 12 years old that he was queer. In Honduras, it was very hard to live as an LGBTQ+ person. When his classmates discovered that Mr. LM was gay, they beat him. He was also prohibited from attending his church in Honduras after they discovered that he was gay. If he returns to Honduras, Mr. LM fears that he will continue to face abuse for his sexual orientation. Additionally, Mr. LM was diagnosed with HIV after entering the U.S. Mr. LM fears he will not be able to access medical treatment for his HIV if he returned to Honduras.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by non-government actors on account of religion, political opinion, and membership in a particular social group (LGBTQ+)
Commitment: Supplement 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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