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Defensive asylum is a form of asylum claimed by individuals who are in removal proceedings before an immigration court. Unlike affirmative asylum, defensive asylum is raised as a defense against being removed from the destination country (e.g., United States) and requires the applicant to present their case before an immigration judge.
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