Senator Leahy Praised Grant of Asylum in Matter of R-A-

12/15/09 AILA Doc. No. 09121662. Asylum & Refugees, Congress
On 12/15/09, Senator Leahy praised the grant of asylum to Rody Alvarado, whose asylum claim was based on previous sexual and domestic violence. Persecution of this type had not previously been recognized as a basis for refugee or asylum protection.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 09121662.