We found 613 results for “Access to U.S. Asylum”.
Press
Human Rights First Launches Houston Office to Provide Legal Services to Asylum Seekers
May 29, 2014
Houston, TX – Human Rights First today officially opened its new office in Houston, Texas that will provide pro bono legal representation to refugees seeking asylum in…
Blog
Howdy from Our New Houston Office
May 15, 2014
We have officially expanded our refugee representation to Texas and the Houston office is now up and running! The new office has received a very…
Fact Sheet
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…
Blog
Human Rights First to Bring Refugee Representation to Houston
April 16, 2014
In a few weeks, Human Rights First will open the doors to our new office in Houston, Texas and begin offering legal services to asylum-seekers. Human Rights First currently…
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Human Rights First Researches Asylum System at U.S. – Mexican Border
April 11, 2014
By Eleanor Acer Though the debate around immigration reform continues in Washington, D.C., last week Human Rights First left the capital and headed for the hot, humid, and windy…
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Addressing the Challenges of Immigrant Representation in Louisiana
April 9, 2014
By Eleanor Acer In yesterday’s Times-Picayune, Assistant Professor Ken Mayeaux of Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Herbert Law Center (LSU Law), discussed the gaps in legal representation…
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Women’s Month Profile: Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
March 5, 2014
By Jess Ballance This week, Human Rights First will profile just a few of the millions of women worldwide who are fighting discrimination and gender-based violence, who…
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Fraud Prevention Tools in Immigration System Should Be Strengthened without Adding Unnecessary Burden
February 27, 2014
A piece in Saturday’s The New York Times details the appalling conduct that led to high-profile indictments in December 2012 against more than 30 lawyers, paralegals, and…
Blog
Fraud Prevention Tools in Immigration System Should Be Strengthened without Adding Unnecessary Burden
February 27, 2014
By Eleanor Acer A piece in Saturday’s The New York Times details the appalling conduct that led to high-profile indictments in December 2012 against more than 30 lawyers,…
Testimony
Lori Adams Testifies at New York City Council Committee on Immigration
February 26, 2014
Testimony of Lori Adams, Managing Attorney, Human Rights First at the New York City Council Committee on Immigration Oversight Hearing: Examining Models for Providing Legal Services for Immigrants…
Testimony
Asylum Fraud: Abusing America’s Compassion?
February 11, 2014
Testimony of Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer On “Asylum Fraud: Abusing America’s Compassion?” Submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security February 11,…
Press
Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer Testifies on Integrity of U.S. Asylum System
February 11, 2014
Washington, D.C.– Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer will testify before Congress today and detail recommendations for the U.S. government to protect the integrity and effectiveness of…