Fact Sheet

Far-Right Extremists Exploit Israel-Hamas War to Mainstream Bigotry in the U.S.

December 14, 2023

The anti-democratic far-right extremist movement in the United States is exploiting the war in Israel and Gaza to mainstream xenophobic, antisemitic, and anti-Muslim rhetoric, further…

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Capping Asylum: Illegal, Dangerous, and Counterproductive

December 11, 2023

Among other changes to asylum law being considered by Congress, reports indicate Senators are discussing numerical limitations on asylum claims. Imposing a cap on…

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Basics of Asylum

November 29, 2023

Authors: Geoffrey Louden and Christina Asencio | Read the factsheet

The United States has a long and proud history of allowing people…

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Correcting the Record: The Reality of U.S. Asylum Process and Outcomes

November 3, 2023

Human Rights First has researched and documented the impacts of the asylum ban, heightened screening standards, and deportation in reports from July and

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Upholding And Upgrading Asylum

October 30, 2023

Recommendations for the Biden Administration

Nearly three years into his administration, the President should pursue effective and humane strategies that adhere to refugee law to…

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Upholding And Upgrading Asylum

October 12, 2023

Summary Recommendations for the Biden Administration

Nearly three years after President Biden took office, his administration should double down on effective and humane strategies that…

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Representing Asylum Seekers with Disabilities: Relevant Law

September 19, 2023

This fact sheet is designed for attorneys and accredited representatives who represent disabled* asylum seekers before the immigration court and asylum office. It provides…

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