What is the definition of persecution and what is the effect of persecution on an asylum seeker?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Massoumi-Mohajer v. U.S. I.N.S., 940 F.2d 668 (9th Cir. 1991):
Persecution "involves the infliction of suffering or harm upon those who differ (in race, religion or political opinion) in a way regarded as offensive." Desir, 840 F.2d at 727 (quotation omitted). The dangers faced by asylum applicants, however, must differ appreciably from dangers faced by fellow citizens. See Vides-Vides v. INS, 783 F.2d 1463, 1469 (9th Cir.1986).
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