We found 623 results for “Access to U.S. Asylum”.
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Secretary Nielsen Testifies Before the House Judiciary Committee: A Resource Guide
December 20, 2018
This morning’s House Judiciary Committee hearing will be a tough morning for current Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristjen Nielsen. Following increasing reports of forced bottlenecks…
Press
Federal Judge Ruling a Victory for Asylum Seekers
December 19, 2018
Washington, D.C.—In response to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia striking down policies that made it nearly impossible for victims of domestic…
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Seven-Year-Old Child Dies in CBP Custody: DHS Response Furthers Falsehoods
December 14, 2018
On December 13, the Washington Post reported that Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin, a seven-year-old girl from Guatemala died from dehydration and shock while in Border Patrol…
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Trump Administration Policies are Devastatingly Cruel to Children
November 29, 2018
President Trump’s immigration policies are far-reaching, sometimes difficult to understand, and rooted in hate. But one thing seems to unite them all: a blatant, absolute…
Fact Sheet
President Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” Plan
November 28, 2018
The Trump Administration is reportedly in talks with representatives of the incoming Mexican government to implement a so-called “Remain in Mexico” plan that would return asylum seekers…
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FAQ: Why do Asylum Seekers Cross the U.S. Border Between Ports of Entry?
November 27, 2018
Why do those seeking asylum cross between entry points? Here’s a few common reasons: Mexican immigration officials block asylum seekers from approaching U.S. border posts. Even…
Fact Sheet
Why Do Some Asylum Seekers Cross the U.S. Southern Border Between Ports of Entry?
November 27, 2018
“Ports of entry” along the U.S. southern border are official crossing points where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers regulate the flow of…
Blueprint
How the United States Should Address Refugee Protection at its Border
November 9, 2018
As men, women and children flee violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, the Trump Administration has launched a barrage of punitive and threatening actions aimed at…
Press
Statement in Response to President Trump’s Attacks on Refugees
November 1, 2018
New York City—Today in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement on access to protection at the southern border and increased detention for refugees, Human Rights…
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DHS Report Confirms CBP Blocking People Seeking Refugee Protection at Southern Border
October 2, 2018
New York City—Following the release of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report on the Trump Administration’s family separation…
Blueprint
How to Address the Global Refugee Crisis and Safeguard U.S. National Security
September 10, 2018
Historically, the United States has been a global leader in protecting vulnerable refugees fleeing persecution. Both Republican and Democratic administrations have recognized the moral and…
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Human Rights First Partners with Dechert LLP, Aldea PJC to Provide Representation to Refugee Families Detained in Pennsylvania
July 24, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today announced that it will partner with Dechert LLP and Aldea – The People’s Justice Center to provide free legal representation…