Matter of A-B- (case)

Matter of A-B- refers to a legal case in the U.S. involving asylum claims based on gang violence in Central America. The case centered on "particular social group" eligibility, where the applicant, a woman from El Salvador, fled domestic abuse and threats from gangs. The decision by the Attorney General questioned if victims of such violence could qualify for asylum. The ruling emphasized that claims must demonstrate clear government failure to protect individuals. It sparked extensive debate about asylum policies, particularly regarding vulnerable populations fleeing violence and persecution.