Matter of M–E–V–G–

Matter of M–E–V–G– is a legal case involving a Central American family seeking asylum in the United States. The case emphasized the need for stronger evidence to support claims of persecution based on membership in a particular social group, such as a family. The decision highlighted that to qualify for asylum, applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution by the government or groups the government cannot control. This case underscored the complexities of U.S. immigration law and the importance of clearly defining what constitutes a "particular social group" in asylum claims.