Abstract
The note begins by surveying the evolution of the Act’s “political opinion” language in both the legislative and judiciary. Following that a discussion and analysis of the most recent interpretation of “political opinion” provided by the Supreme Court of the United States in INS v. Elias-Zacarias. The note then points out weaknesses in the United States’ political asylum process, with suggestions for corrective measures based on Germany’s system. Finally, given the recent changes in the law, this note concludes with propose methods aimed at helping practitioners in the preparation and filing of asylum claims.
Recommended Citation
Burch, Mark A.
(1991)
"The Refugee Act of 1980: Grants of Asylum on Account of "Political Opinion" Over One Decade Later,"
Florida Journal of International Law: Vol. 6:
Iss.
3, Article 2.
Available at:
https://scholarship.law.ufl.edu/fjil/vol6/iss3/2