The Fifth Circuit determined that "former informants," or people who report criminal activity the police, are not a cognizable social group for asylum and withholding of removal purposes.  The Court found that the proposed group lacked social distinction and particularity.

The full text of Hernandez-De La Cruz v. Lynch can be found here: http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/14/14-60730-CV0.pdf

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