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A REAL UZBEK DYNASTY
Pursuant to the Sixth Circuit opinion, the BIA on January 5, 2015, ordered the Immigration Court to grant asylum to Mr. Nifadev.
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A WIN IN THE U.S. SIXTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS. On August 18, 2014 in Nifadev v. Holder, (Case No. 13-3704/4222
6th Cir. 2014), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that Mikheil B. Nifadev has proven his claim that he
had suffered persecution by reason of his Russian ethnicity at the hands of the security and regular police of Uzbekistan. The
Court vacated the decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Washington, D.C. which had denied Mr. Nifadev asylum,
and the Court remanded the case with additional instructions to the United States Attorney General, including that the BIA should
determine whether the BIA should also reconsider its denial of Nifadev’s application for withholding of removal and protection
under Convention Against Torture (abbreviated CAT for Convention Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment of the United Nations) in light of the opinion of the Court. The Sixth Circuit opinion essentially and
explicitly held that "[b]ecause the IJ [Immigration Judge] appears to have erred in her determination that Nifadev did not suffer
past persecution and because the IJ clearly misinterpreted Nifadev’s credible testimony regarding the ethnic animus of the
Uzbekistan security officials, we find that Nifadev has made out a credible case of being a refugee under the definitions of
8 U.S.C. § 1158(b)(1)(A)." [Emphasis added]. The United States Immigration Court in Cleveland, Ohio, had initially
found Mr. Nifadev and his witnesses to be credible but declined to grant asylum because it erroneously determined that
Mr. Nifadev had NOT suffered persecution. Shown in photograph on the right is Mr. Mikheil B. Nifadev with Charleston
C. K. Wang, Esq. who represented Mr. Nifadev during trial and both appeals. To read complete opinion, please click here.
6th Cir. 2014), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that Mikheil B. Nifadev has proven his claim that he
had suffered persecution by reason of his Russian ethnicity at the hands of the security and regular police of Uzbekistan. The
Court vacated the decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Washington, D.C. which had denied Mr. Nifadev asylum,
and the Court remanded the case with additional instructions to the United States Attorney General, including that the BIA should
determine whether the BIA should also reconsider its denial of Nifadev’s application for withholding of removal and protection
under Convention Against Torture (abbreviated CAT for Convention Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment of the United Nations) in light of the opinion of the Court. The Sixth Circuit opinion essentially and
explicitly held that "[b]ecause the IJ [Immigration Judge] appears to have erred in her determination that Nifadev did not suffer
past persecution and because the IJ clearly misinterpreted Nifadev’s credible testimony regarding the ethnic animus of the
Uzbekistan security officials, we find that Nifadev has made out a credible case of being a refugee under the definitions of
8 U.S.C. § 1158(b)(1)(A)." [Emphasis added]. The United States Immigration Court in Cleveland, Ohio, had initially
found Mr. Nifadev and his witnesses to be credible but declined to grant asylum because it erroneously determined that
Mr. Nifadev had NOT suffered persecution. Shown in photograph on the right is Mr. Mikheil B. Nifadev with Charleston
C. K. Wang, Esq. who represented Mr. Nifadev during trial and both appeals. To read complete opinion, please click here.
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Mr. Nifadev applied for permanent resident status in March, 2017.
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Pursuant to the Sixth Circuit opinion, the BIA on January 5, 2015, ordered the Immigration Court to grant asylum to Mr. Nifadev.
To read the BIA order, please click here.
To read the BIA order, please click here.
Bill Bell and Charleston C. K. Wang |
A WIN IN THE U.S. SIXTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS. On August 18, 2014 in Nifadev v. Holder, (Case No. 13-3704/4222
6th Cir. 2014), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that Mikheil B. Nifadev has proven his claim that he
had suffered persecution by reason of his Russian ethnicity at the hands of the security and regular police of Uzbekistan. The
Court vacated the decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Washington, D.C. which had denied Mr. Nifadev asylum,
and the Court remanded the case with additional instructions to the United States Attorney General, including that the BIA should
determine whether the BIA should also reconsider its denial of Nifadev’s application for withholding of removal and protection
under Convention Against Torture (abbreviated CAT for Convention Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment of the United Nations) in light of the opinion of the Court. The Sixth Circuit opinion essentially and
explicitly held that "[b]ecause the IJ [Immigration Judge] appears to have erred in her determination that Nifadev did not suffer
past persecution and because the IJ clearly misinterpreted Nifadev’s credible testimony regarding the ethnic animus of the
Uzbekistan security officials, we find that Nifadev has made out a credible case of being a refugee under the definitions of
8 U.S.C. § 1158(b)(1)(A)." [Emphasis added]. The United States Immigration Court in Cleveland, Ohio, had initially
found Mr. Nifadev and his witnesses to be credible but declined to grant asylum because it erroneously determined that
Mr. Nifadev had NOT suffered persecution. Shown in photograph on the right is Mr. Mikheil B. Nifadev with Charleston
C. K. Wang, Esq. who represented Mr. Nifadev during trial and both appeals. To read complete opinion, please click here.
6th Cir. 2014), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that Mikheil B. Nifadev has proven his claim that he
had suffered persecution by reason of his Russian ethnicity at the hands of the security and regular police of Uzbekistan. The
Court vacated the decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Washington, D.C. which had denied Mr. Nifadev asylum,
and the Court remanded the case with additional instructions to the United States Attorney General, including that the BIA should
determine whether the BIA should also reconsider its denial of Nifadev’s application for withholding of removal and protection
under Convention Against Torture (abbreviated CAT for Convention Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment of the United Nations) in light of the opinion of the Court. The Sixth Circuit opinion essentially and
explicitly held that "[b]ecause the IJ [Immigration Judge] appears to have erred in her determination that Nifadev did not suffer
past persecution and because the IJ clearly misinterpreted Nifadev’s credible testimony regarding the ethnic animus of the
Uzbekistan security officials, we find that Nifadev has made out a credible case of being a refugee under the definitions of
8 U.S.C. § 1158(b)(1)(A)." [Emphasis added]. The United States Immigration Court in Cleveland, Ohio, had initially
found Mr. Nifadev and his witnesses to be credible but declined to grant asylum because it erroneously determined that
Mr. Nifadev had NOT suffered persecution. Shown in photograph on the right is Mr. Mikheil B. Nifadev with Charleston
C. K. Wang, Esq. who represented Mr. Nifadev during trial and both appeals. To read complete opinion, please click here.
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| THE BALKANIZATION OF THE USA & THE END OF E PLURIBUS UNUM Have we forgotten the meaning of E Pluribus Unum? The phrase means "Out of many, one” It is the motto chosen by the thirteen colonies who came together, with such hope, and trepidation on July 4, 1776, to constitute a new Nation, the United States of America. Two centuries and a half later, in 2021, former President George W. Bush wrote a book entitled: Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants, a book to be read in every high school. Today, the dream of E Pluribus Unum is in great danger of turning into the nightmare of the balkanization of America. Wikipedia defines "balkanization” as the “process involving the fragmentation a country into multiple smaller and hostile units” and “it is usually caused by differences in ethnicity, culture, religion, and some other factors such as past grievances”. The word is based on the name of the Balkan region in southeastern Europe that was broken into several small nations in the early twentieth century resulting in the slaughter of humanity and destruction of old regimes during World War I [see FOOTNOTE 1 UPDATE below] followed by a Second World War. Are Americans in 2024 getting ready to turn their backs on E Pluribus Unum? As a body politic, we all carry our share of this terrible march towards balkanization of the USA. In my opinion, the political Left with it inexorable drive to correct inequalities based on race, color, religion, sex, and national contributes to balkanization. Nevertheless, it is a historical fact that there are no one from Africa or Asia nor any Natives of America among the signers of the Declaration of Independence – indeed they were all White Men, immigrants from Europe, some being owners of enslaved people. On the other hand, and in my opinion, the political Right is reacting towards the status quo ante bellum 1861, a time when the Union was bloodily fractured into two. Today, both the Left and the Right claim the political truth. As the rest of the world is stunned by the political forces seeking the balkanization of the USA, great dictators such as Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, and lesser tyrants such as Kim Jung Un and the Ayatollah Khamenei are busy talking and rubbing their hands in anticipation of the demise of the USA, the fall of bastion of the democracy in the World. Ironically, it was the Soviet Union that experienced balkanization in 1991, a fait accompli that Putin is desperately trying to reverse by invading Ukraine, once a founding member of the USSR. Is America in such a desperate and foreclosed position as to require the balkanization of E Pluribus Unum? Certainly Not! With the balkanization of the Soviets, the U S has emerged from a long Cold War as the greatest of the world democracies. Indeed, I suggest the American Century began not in 1945 but with the fall of the Berlin Wall after former President Ronald Reagan told Mr. Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down that wall. But today, the USA is in danger of being diminished by self-inflicted balkanization from our own historical amnesia, false self-doubt, and magnified by the urge for self- serving political power. Both the Left and the Right seem prepared to risk balkanization to feed their selfish political hunger. Yes, our Declaration of Independence has short-comings, and the Constitution is not a perfect document but one that is created to accommodate changes that the future will bring. In the final analysis, E Pluribus Unum is the one solid foundation on which our democracy was conceived and upon which an enduring Nation was founded. It must not be balkanized by either the political Left or political Right. Instead, E Pluribus Unum as an ideal, must be preserved because these United States of America was born and must continue as the beacon for democracy for the world. Charleston C K Wang. July 4, 2024 |
FOOTNOTE 1 UPDATE (WIKIPEDIA FACTS): Archduke Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria of Austria (18
December 1863 – 28 June 1914) was the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His assassination in
Sarajevo was the most immediate cause of World War I. On 28 June 1914, Franz Ferdinand and his wife were
assassinated in Sarajevo [a city in the Balkans] by the 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia.
[They were shot point blank with a pocket pistol]. Franz Ferdinand's assassination led to the July Crisis and
precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia, which in turn triggered a series of events that
eventually led – four weeks after his death – to Austria-Hungary's allies and Serbia's allies declaring war on each
other, starting World War I. [Triggered by the “Doomsday Machine of 1914" – i.e. back-room political alliances, secret
military commitments, violent nationalistic passions and boiling ethnic prejudices, this war quickly engulfed all of
Europe and in four years caused an estimated 15–22 million deaths and 23 million wounded military personnel, along
with 6–13 million civilian deaths]. Updated 7/14/2024 Charleston C K Wang
December 1863 – 28 June 1914) was the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His assassination in
Sarajevo was the most immediate cause of World War I. On 28 June 1914, Franz Ferdinand and his wife were
assassinated in Sarajevo [a city in the Balkans] by the 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia.
[They were shot point blank with a pocket pistol]. Franz Ferdinand's assassination led to the July Crisis and
precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia, which in turn triggered a series of events that
eventually led – four weeks after his death – to Austria-Hungary's allies and Serbia's allies declaring war on each
other, starting World War I. [Triggered by the “Doomsday Machine of 1914" – i.e. back-room political alliances, secret
military commitments, violent nationalistic passions and boiling ethnic prejudices, this war quickly engulfed all of
Europe and in four years caused an estimated 15–22 million deaths and 23 million wounded military personnel, along
with 6–13 million civilian deaths]. Updated 7/14/2024 Charleston C K Wang
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In 2024, We Witness Historic Presidential Elections
In 2024, we are amid significant events surrounding the presidential elections. The recent debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, along with the shocking
incident of the former president being shot during a speech, has left a deep impact. Additionally, President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the election has led to Vice President Kamala
Harris stepping forward as a candidate. It feels like our lives are mirroring the dramatic plot of a Hollywood movie. These are truly historic times.
The Last Presidential Debate
The final debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was pivotal. Biden called for unity and progress on social and economic issues, while Trump pushed for economic revival and stricter
immigration reforms. The debate was intense and highlighted deep divisions within the American electorate.
A Shocking Incident
Former President Donald Trump was shot during a rally, sending shockwaves across the nation. Thankfully, he survived, but the incident has underscored the heightened tensions and
polarized atmosphere of the current political climate, sparking debates about security and political violence.
President Joe Biden’s Withdrawal
Amid these tumultuous events, President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, citing health concerns and the need for fresh leadership. This paved the
way for Vice President Kamala Harris to step into the role of the Democratic frontrunner.
Vice President Kamala Harris Steps Forward
Kamala Harris’s candidacy is historic. As the first woman and person of color to potentially become President, her campaign focuses on social justice, economic equality, and environmental
sustainability. Her entry into the race has energized many voters and brought a new dynamic to the election.
Reality Mirroring Hollywood
The dramatic sequence of events in the 2024 presidential election seems almost cinematic. From intense debates and personal rivalries to shocking violence and historic candidacies, it feels
like living in a gripping Hollywood thriller. Yet, these events are real, highlighting the extraordinary and unpredictable nature of American politics.
Making History
We are living through a historic period, witnessing events that will be remembered for generations. The decisions and leaders chosen in this election will
shape the future of the United States. As we navigate these times, it is crucial to remain engaged and informed, recognizing the significant impact of our
collective actions and choices. These moments of high drama and critical decision-making remind us that history is lived by us, day by day, in these
extraordinary times.
Kubat Kubanaliev July 24, 2024
In 2024, we are amid significant events surrounding the presidential elections. The recent debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, along with the shocking
incident of the former president being shot during a speech, has left a deep impact. Additionally, President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the election has led to Vice President Kamala
Harris stepping forward as a candidate. It feels like our lives are mirroring the dramatic plot of a Hollywood movie. These are truly historic times.
The Last Presidential Debate
The final debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was pivotal. Biden called for unity and progress on social and economic issues, while Trump pushed for economic revival and stricter
immigration reforms. The debate was intense and highlighted deep divisions within the American electorate.
A Shocking Incident
Former President Donald Trump was shot during a rally, sending shockwaves across the nation. Thankfully, he survived, but the incident has underscored the heightened tensions and
polarized atmosphere of the current political climate, sparking debates about security and political violence.
President Joe Biden’s Withdrawal
Amid these tumultuous events, President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, citing health concerns and the need for fresh leadership. This paved the
way for Vice President Kamala Harris to step into the role of the Democratic frontrunner.
Vice President Kamala Harris Steps Forward
Kamala Harris’s candidacy is historic. As the first woman and person of color to potentially become President, her campaign focuses on social justice, economic equality, and environmental
sustainability. Her entry into the race has energized many voters and brought a new dynamic to the election.
Reality Mirroring Hollywood
The dramatic sequence of events in the 2024 presidential election seems almost cinematic. From intense debates and personal rivalries to shocking violence and historic candidacies, it feels
like living in a gripping Hollywood thriller. Yet, these events are real, highlighting the extraordinary and unpredictable nature of American politics.
Making History
We are living through a historic period, witnessing events that will be remembered for generations. The decisions and leaders chosen in this election will
shape the future of the United States. As we navigate these times, it is crucial to remain engaged and informed, recognizing the significant impact of our
collective actions and choices. These moments of high drama and critical decision-making remind us that history is lived by us, day by day, in these
extraordinary times.
Kubat Kubanaliev July 24, 2024
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| WHO WROTE THIS? Exerpts from Chapter 10 Premature Conclusions It is completely unrealistic to predict who will be the next president of [my country.] Clearly he will be a different kind of person born after World War II, most likely with a different upbringing and life story. The leaders who ran the show ... are leaving the scene one after another. We must admit that [my country] comprehends democracy poorly - not merely for global historical reasons but for rather prosaic ones: the new generation simply cannot break its way into power. The Socialist mode of thinking has left its imprint on all of us. I am speaking of myself. I am an obvious example. I am painfully ridding myself of my party complexes. But the entire mid-level bureaucratic class in [my country] came out of the party and government offices. [My country's] intelligentsia, the middle class, shuns power and avoids politics or any active social stance. They have more than enough willingness to sacrifice, and readiness for spiritual exploits and creativity but I don't see a willingness to work. People come into politics from the intelligentsia with an exaggerated degree of vanity and sometimes an inflated opinions of themselves. [My country's] political life still awaits new leaders, decent young people with a head on their shoulders, with good education and common sense. The new generation must come to the forefront as quickly as possible. The leaders of the era of stagnation knew how to "keep good form," which is important. However, their thinking is completely inflexible, their decision making too slow. We will not get very far that way. Sooner or later, I will leave political life. I will exit according to the rules, the Constitution, and the laws. I would definitely like to make that contribution to the history of [my country,] to set the precedent of a normal, civilized, orderly departure from politics. Leaders have never voluntarily parted with power in [my country.] ... At the end of the millennium, however, even this fundamental trait in us will change. Not all at once. [My country's] strength is in its cities, its provinces, and its culture. ... The chief goal of this restless president is [my country's] tranquility. WHO WROTE THIS? (Hint in 1994- try naming "My Country" first) TO SEE THE ANSWER click here. |
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THE FOOD WE EAT
As a child growing up in Malaysia, my mother regaled me with the fabulous Manchu-Han Imperial Feast. This banquet enjoyed centuries ago during the heyday of
the Qing Dynasty of China served up in 108 dishes and consumed over a course of 3 days. On the menu were fabulous entrees as shark fin soup, bird nest soup,
bear paw, and tiger tail and many more. All were heartily eaten by the privileged as a token of friendship between the Manchu and Han Chinese elites. Today,
a tourist who looks for the right place in Asia, may sample at great expense, a much tamer replica of this incredible extravaganza.
What people eat or do not eat has always played a role in the currents of human history and relations between humanity. Today Japanese sushi (raw cuts of
seafood served on rice) has become a culinary delight in the United States and serves as a bridge between us and East Asia. Sometimes, it was not over a
comfortable dinner table brimming over with foreign cuisine.
A more relevant and terrible example is the cause of the Indian Mutiny, also known as the First War of Independence. During the early 1850s, the British
introduced a new musket to its troops in India that fired a paper cartridge. To protect the gunpowder from moisture and to facilitate loading from the muzzle,
this cartridge was coated with grease. The soldier had to bite open the end of the cartridge to pour the gunpowder into the barrel. Shrewd political operatives
started a rumor among the Hindu sepoys that beef fat was used. On the other hand, the Muslim troops were told that pork lard was on the cartridges. These
rumors that cynically exploited fundamental religious creeds provided the spark for the cruel destruction of life and property that lasted over 2 years.
The diet of the fictitious film character Hannibal Lector notwithstanding, our distaste or even abhorrence over what other people eat retains the gut-level power
to divide communities. Worse, it has the potential to inflame hatred and cause greater mischief amongst the hot headed. The ongoing rumors about certain
immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, stealing and eating the pets, that is the cats and dogs, of their neighbors is the current outrage. In the context of the election
in November, these scape-goating memes essentially exploit vulnerable immigrants in a misplaced attempt at partisan political gain. Such vicious tall-tales have
no place in our political discourse.
An Opinion from Charleston C K Wang October 1, 2024
As a child growing up in Malaysia, my mother regaled me with the fabulous Manchu-Han Imperial Feast. This banquet enjoyed centuries ago during the heyday of
the Qing Dynasty of China served up in 108 dishes and consumed over a course of 3 days. On the menu were fabulous entrees as shark fin soup, bird nest soup,
bear paw, and tiger tail and many more. All were heartily eaten by the privileged as a token of friendship between the Manchu and Han Chinese elites. Today,
a tourist who looks for the right place in Asia, may sample at great expense, a much tamer replica of this incredible extravaganza.
What people eat or do not eat has always played a role in the currents of human history and relations between humanity. Today Japanese sushi (raw cuts of
seafood served on rice) has become a culinary delight in the United States and serves as a bridge between us and East Asia. Sometimes, it was not over a
comfortable dinner table brimming over with foreign cuisine.
A more relevant and terrible example is the cause of the Indian Mutiny, also known as the First War of Independence. During the early 1850s, the British
introduced a new musket to its troops in India that fired a paper cartridge. To protect the gunpowder from moisture and to facilitate loading from the muzzle,
this cartridge was coated with grease. The soldier had to bite open the end of the cartridge to pour the gunpowder into the barrel. Shrewd political operatives
started a rumor among the Hindu sepoys that beef fat was used. On the other hand, the Muslim troops were told that pork lard was on the cartridges. These
rumors that cynically exploited fundamental religious creeds provided the spark for the cruel destruction of life and property that lasted over 2 years.
The diet of the fictitious film character Hannibal Lector notwithstanding, our distaste or even abhorrence over what other people eat retains the gut-level power
to divide communities. Worse, it has the potential to inflame hatred and cause greater mischief amongst the hot headed. The ongoing rumors about certain
immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, stealing and eating the pets, that is the cats and dogs, of their neighbors is the current outrage. In the context of the election
in November, these scape-goating memes essentially exploit vulnerable immigrants in a misplaced attempt at partisan political gain. Such vicious tall-tales have
no place in our political discourse.
An Opinion from Charleston C K Wang October 1, 2024
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