U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Maria Serrano-De Melendez v. Todd Blanche
August 19, 2026
Summary
The court granted the petition for review, vacated the agency orders denying asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection, and remanded for further proceedings. It held that the IJ and BIA failed to meaningfully consider significant evidence, address one of Serrano's asylum theories, and provide reasoned explanations for their conclusions. The court did not determine whether Petitioners ultimately qualify for relief.