Shrestha v. Holder
9th Cir.
590 F.3d 1034 (9th Cir. 2010)
2010
Holding
Under the REAL ID Act, adverse credibility findings must be based on the totality of the circumstances; minor inconsistencies that do not relate to the heart of the claim cannot alone support an adverse credibility finding.
Practitioner Note
Leading 9th Circuit case on REAL ID Act credibility standards. Frequently cited for the 'totality of circumstances' standard.
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