Fact Sheet

Q&A: The 2001 AUMF and Proposals for a New AUMF

May 6, 2014

What is an Authorization for the Use of Military Force?
An Authorization for the Use of Military Force (“AUMF”) is the primary vehicle by…

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The U.S. Asylum System: Protecting the Persecuted, Fighting Fraud

April 29, 2014

The United States has a long history of protecting people who flee political, religious or other persecution. In the wake of WWII, the international community…

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Antisemitic and Racist Statements by Hungarian Political Leaders

April 1, 2014

The proliferation of antisemitic and discriminatory statements by elected officials in Hungary—sometimes followed by apologies, sometimes not—creates a permissive climate for hatred, discrimination, and violence…

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The 2014 Hungarian Elections and Human Rights

March 27, 2014

On April 6, Hungary will hold its parliamentary elections under a revamped electoral system, and starting May 18, it will also hold elections for the…

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Supporters of Declassifying the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Report on the CIA Detention and Interrogation Program

March 25, 2014

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Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): “We’re not going to stop. I intend to move to have the findings, conclusions and the…

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FAQ About Asylum and the Border

March 21, 2014

The United States has a long history of protecting people who flee political, religious or other persecution. Providing refuge is a cornerstone of American values.…

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Integrity Measures in the Asylum Process

February 10, 2014

Some of the key measures that the USCIS Asylum Division uses to prevent abuse of the asylum system include:

Mandatory Biographical Checks (Checks Using the…

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Addressing Barriers to the Resettlement of Vulnerable Syrian and Other Refugees

February 10, 2014

Nearly three years since the onset of violence in Syria, more than 2.4 million Syrians have fled to neighboring countries, many with little hope of…

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