How to Prove a “Pattern or Practice” of Persecution in an Asylum Case in the Ninth Circuit (2026 Update)
In the Ninth Circuit, an asylum applicant can prove a well‑founded fear without showing individualized targeting by establishing a “pattern or practice” of persecution against a protected group in their home country. This doctrine is especially important when the applicant’s past harm is limited, but country conditions show systematic violence or repression. This 2026 update