She signs her name at the bottom. Reviewed and concurred. Her signature is neat. Unremarkable. The same signature she uses for grocery lists and birthday cards.
She’s been at this desk for eleven years. Immigration. Appeals. The gray zone between law and mercy. She knows the weight of a single sheet. It can hold a life or end one. sor reader
"Therefore, the application is denied."
"The applicant’s testimony was internally inconsistent regarding the date of the first threat." She signs her name at the bottom