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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 11 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Pierre v. Attorney General of United States.

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1 Pierre v. Attorney General of United States Anchor
ca3 · 2008
green “prospective torturer will have the goal or purpose of inflicting severe pain or suffering” 6
2 Carlos Silva-Rengifo v. Attorney General of the United States United States Department of Homeland Security
ca3 · 2007
green “by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity.” 5

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