We found 924 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
Press
Court Strikes Down Trump Administration Policy Barring Refugees from Asylum
August 2, 2019
Washington, D.C.— The federal District Court for the District of Columbia today ruled in O.A. v. Trump that the Trump Administration cannot bar refugees from asylum for…
Blog
Sweeping Guatemala Agreement Illegal and Inhumane
August 1, 2019
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan is in Guatemala this week to work out key terms that are pivotal to implementing the agreement the…
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Graham Secure and Protect Act Would Neither Provide Security nor Protect the Vulnerable
August 1, 2019
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the Senate Judiciary Committee’s move to vote out of committee the Secure and Protect Act of 2019, a bill that seeks to codify…
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Want to help refugees and migrants the administration is treating cruelly? Here’s what you can ask Congress to do immediately.
July 25, 2019
There are excellent lists published over the past few days detailing what people can do to help end the horrific treatment of refugee and migrant…
Press
Court Fails to Temporarily Block Administration’s Asylum Ban
July 24, 2019
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today expressed disappointment with the the United States District Court for the District of Columbia’s decision not to temporarily block the Trump…
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Expanding Deportation Powers for ICE and CBP Officers will Lead to Chaos, Dysfunction
July 22, 2019
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the Trump Administration’s plan to immediately expand the use of expedited removal to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection…
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New Trump Administration Rule an Attempt to End Asylum
July 15, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to the anticipated release of a new interim final rule from the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security attempting to ban those…
Blog
The Trump Administration’s Migrant Persecution Protocols
July 12, 2019
By Kennji Kizuka Coauthored with Victoria Rossi On Thursday, we met Blanca*, who fled homophobic violence in Guatemala with her partner Laura*, and Laura’s son…
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ICE Raids an Effort to Terrorize Communities and Separate Families
July 12, 2019
New York City—Human Rights First today condemned the Trump Administration’s planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids as efforts to terrorize communities and separate families.…
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Guatemala Not Safe for Refugees
July 12, 2019
New York City—In response to reports that the United States and Guatemala may enter into a “safe third country” agreement in the coming days, a…
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ICE Raids an Effort to Terrorize Communities and Separate Families
July 12, 2019
New York City—Human Rights First today condemned the Trump Administration’s planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids as efforts to terrorize communities and separate families.…
Testimony
Michael Breen Testimony at Congressional Hearing “Kids in Cages: Inhumane Treatment at the Border”
July 10, 2019
Testimony of Michael Breen President and CEO, Human Rights First Hearing entitled: “Kids in Cages: Inhumane Treatment at the Border” Before The House of Representatives…