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Human Rights First Expresses Concern on Some Proposed Asylum Changes

August 18, 2021

WASHINGTON – Human Rights First welcomed some changes included in a proposed asylum rule posted today by the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice, but expressed…

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Proposing Alternate ‘Remain in Mexico’ Raises Profound Human Rights Concerns

August 18, 2021

WASHINGTON — Human Rights First expressed its alarm and profound concern that the Biden administration is reportedly considering creating its own version of the notorious…

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In Biden’s Speech, Human Rights First Looks for a Real Plan, Accountability

August 16, 2021

Washington – As Afghans, U.S. military veterans, immigrant advocates and human rights defenders continue to wait for leadership from the White House, the United States…

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Human Rights First Deeply Disappointed in Biden’s “America First” Position on Afghanistan, Lack of Detailed Plans for Allies

August 16, 2021

WASHINGTON – In his remarks today, President Biden brazenly defended his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan absent a real plan to evacuate the…

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As Taliban Takes Control of All of Afghanistan Thousands of U.S. Allies, Remain to Be Evacuated

August 15, 2021

WASHINGTON – As the Taliban seizes control of the Afghan capital of Kabul, it is clear that immediate action is needed to evacuate Afghan allies…

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Human Rights First Calls on Biden Admin Ensure Evacuation for All Afghan Allies

August 13, 2021

WASHINGTON — As the Pentagon moves military forces to Afghanistan to evacuate American citizens and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Human Rights First calls on the Biden…

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Human Rights First Honors Three Law Firms with the 2021 Marvin E. Frankel Award for Pro Bono Service

August 12, 2021

WASHINGTON – Human Rights First today announced the three law firms honored this year with the annual Marvin E. Frankel Award:  Crowell & Moring LLP, Davis…

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Human Rights First Decries Biden’s New Expulsion Policy to Southern Mexico

August 12, 2021

Policy Adds New Layer to Biden Administration Use of Title 42

WASHINGTON — Human Rights First condemns the Biden administration’s new expulsions of asylum…

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