What is the test for abuse of discretion in a denial of asylum?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Lopez-Galarza v. I.N.S., 99 F.3d 954 (9th Cir. 1996):
We review for abuse of discretion the BIA's denial of asylum. Id. The BIA abuses its discretion if the decision is "arbitrary, irrational, or contrary to law." Padilla-Agustin v. INS, 21 F.3d 970, 973 (9th Cir.1994) (internal quotations and citations omitted).
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