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.