We found 608 results for “Access to U.S. Asylum”.
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Human Rights First Opposes Provisions that Undermine Protection and Fair Process in Supplemental Appropriations Bill H.R. 5230
July 31, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today expressed serious concern over several provisions in H.R. 5230, a bill expected to be considered on the floor…
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Bucking a Disturbing Trend, Governor Deval Patrick Calls for Compassion for Refugee Children
July 25, 2014
More toxic rhetoric targeting children of the border crisis amasses each day. Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert characterized the situation as an “invasion” and called for…
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Proposed House Bill Would Undermine Access to Asylum and Protection
July 18, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today expressed serious concern over the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2014, a bill sponsored by Reps.…
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U.S. Family Crisis at the Border Media Telebriefing
July 17, 2014
Below is a shortened transcript of the July 16 media telebriefing featuring former Commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) under George W.…
Testimony
Statement to Senate Appropriations Committee on the Border Crisis
July 10, 2014
Statement submitted for the Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing On “Review of the President’s Emergency Supplemental Request for Unaccompanied Children and Related Matters.” Human Rights First…
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Congress Should Increase Funding for Crisis at the Border Consistent with American Ideals
July 8, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today expressed concern about the fundamental strategy reflected in the administration’s emergency supplemental request sent to Congress today to…
Fact Sheet
Recommendations for an Emergency Supplemental Fund to Protect Families and Asylum Seekers at the U.S.-Mexico Border
July 8, 2014
1. Fund an Alternatives to Detention (ATD) Initiative Justification: Immigration detention facilities are not appropriate settings for children and parents with children. Furthermore, there are…
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Detention of Families at the Border Not Consistent with American Ideals
June 28, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First expressed serious concern about the Obama Administration’s plan to begin detaining and quickly processing families at a 700 bed facility…
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Human Rights First Receives MacArthur Foundation Grant
June 26, 2014
New York City – Human Rights First is pleased to announce it has been selected as the recipient of a new grant from The John D.…
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Human Rights First Report Details Recommendations for Managing the Increase in Families and Protection Requests at Southern Border
June 25, 2014
Washington, D.C. – As the U.S. government responds to the influx of families, unaccompanied children, asylum seekers and other migrants at the southern U.S. border, Human…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014
Top News CRISIS IN IRAQ Secretary of State… Read More
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Congressional Recommendations: How to Manage the Increase in Asylum Seekers at the Border
June 23, 2014
During the past few years, the number of people arriving at the southern U.S. border expressing a fear of return to their home countries has…