Ven v. Ashcroft
Ven v. Ashcroft
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Substantial evidence supports the Immigration Judge’s (IJ’s) adverse credibility finding, based in part on the IJ’s determination that Chanthou Ven’s demeanor was evasive,
Ven’s claim of imprisonment by the Khmer Rouge, even if true, is immaterial. The Khmer Rouge has not held power in Cambodia since 1978. More importantly, Ven’s week in jail in 1992, during which the CPP interrogated her twice a day about her affiliation with FUNCINPEC, followed by twice-monthly interrogations for three years, does not amount to persecution. Cf. Prasad v. INS, 47 F.3d 336, 339 (9th Cir. 1995). Even if it did, the sudden cessation of Ven’s interrogations, enabling her to live a peaceful year in Cambodia before leaving, suggests that she cannot support a well-founded fear of future persecution. Also, the CPP now shares power with FUNCINPEC, and the 1999 Department of State Country Condition Report describes “renewed political stability” in Cambodia.
Ven’s due process claim is foreclosed by Falcon Carriche v. Ashcroft, 350 F.3d 845, 851 (9th Cir. 2003).
PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and may not be cited to or by the courts of this circuit except as provided by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
. We give special deference to credibility determinations based on demeanor. See Paredes-Urrestarazu v. INS, 36 F.3d 801, 818-19 (9th Cir. 1994).
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Chanthou VEN v. John ASHCROFT, Attorney General
- Status
- Published