In Matter of Ramirez-Peyro, an unpublished decision dated March 18, 2010, the BIA finalized a grant of Convention Against Torture relief for a Mexican drug informant, Guillermo “Lalo” Ramirez-Peyro.  The BIA held:

In the absence of a showing that the Mexican government has succeeded in its efforts to curtail corruption in law enforcement, the respondent has proven that he more likely than not would be tortured upon removal by or with the acquiescence of a public official of the Mexican government.

Of the successful outcome, Ramirez-Peyro’s attorney, Jodi Goodwin, writes:

 The BIA FINALLY dismisses the DHS’ appeal.  The matter was remanded for the purpose of updating law enforcement/ security checks and the entry of an order.  The decision does not leave open any further fact finding and finally is a determination by the BIA of the Department of Justice that Lalo should be granted Convention Against Torture protection.  This is a super-huge victory that has been 5 long years in the making.  At this point, Lalo is protected from being removed to Mexico where he will be tortured and killed.  The next step in Lalo’s legal plight will be to attempt to force the government to finally release him from the solitary confinement he has endured for 5 long years.  Lalo was happy to hear of the decision today when I spoke with him, however does not understand the ultra-huge legal victory as it pales in comparison to the suffering  he has endured at the hands of the [United States] government in solitary confinement over these years.

A link to the unpublished decision is available here.  Some background on this fascinating case is available from the Washington Times and National Public Radio.