of removal (a) In general Section 241(b)(3) ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3) ) is amended— (1) by adding at the end of subparagraph (A) the following: The burden of proof shall be on the alien to establish that the alien's life or freedom would be threatened in that country, and that race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion would be at least one central reason for such threat.