O.C.V. v. Bondi: Tenth Circuit Vacates Matter of M-R-M-S-
In a Nutshell
This factsheet provides an overview of the Tenth Circuit's published decision in O.C.V. v. Bondi, vacating the Board of Immigration Appeals decision Matter of M-R-M-S-, which had established a heightened nexus standard in asylum cases.
Written by Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS). Legally reviewed by Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) and National Immigration Project.
Updated on September 16, 2025