We found 614 results for “Access to U.S. Asylum”.
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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…
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Integrity Measures in the Asylum Process
February 10, 2014
Some of the key measures that the USCIS Asylum Division uses to prevent abuse of the asylum system include: Mandatory Biographical Checks (Checks Using the…
Fact Sheet
Integrity Measures in the Asylum Process
February 10, 2014
Some of the key measures that the USCIS Asylum Division uses to prevent abuse of the asylum system include: Mandatory Biographical Checks (Checks Using the…
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Human Rights First Opening New Office in Houston to Meet Pressing Legal Needs of Refugees
February 10, 2014
Award-winning program of leading human rights organization expected to serve hundreds of asylum seekers in the Houston metro area through unique partnerships with South Texas College of Law and private law…
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Immigration Detention in Louisiana [FACT SHEET]
November 15, 2013
By Ruthie Epstein Human Rights First is hosting a Dialogues on Detention Series in Texas, California, Arizona, and New Orleans to convene policymakers, academics, and advocates to…
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Human Rights First Welcomes U.S. Leadership at Syria Refugee Meeting
September 30, 2013
Geneva – Human Rights First welcomes today’s statement by Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns at a U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) meeting in Geneva to address the…
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United States Should Send a Strong Message on Syrian Refugees at High-Level Meeting Next Week
September 27, 2013
Next week in Geneva, foreign ministers will convene to discuss ways to support Syria’s neighbors as they host hundreds of thousands of refugees. The United…
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Dr. King’s Legacy Inspires Defenders Beyond U.S. Borders
August 28, 2013
Fifty years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. His remarks from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial…
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Asylum and the Border: Setting the Record Straight
August 14, 2013
Over the last few days, several news outlets have produced pieces relating to protection requests at the border that reflect —and sow—confusion about the complex…
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House Oversight of Asylum Requests at Border Should Focus on Protection of Vulnerable Groups
July 17, 2013
Washington, D.C. –Human Rights First urges members of Congress at today’s House Oversight Committee Subcommittee on National Security hearing on “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Examining…
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Senate Immigration Bill Reflects America’s Commitment to Refugees
June 27, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today praised passage of the United States Senate’s immigration reform bill, S. 744, legislation that includes provisions to strengthen…
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TODAY: Urge the Senate to Vote for Refugees
June 27, 2013
Survivors of genocide. Victims of torture. Women fleeing the threat of honor killings. Former political prisoners. Minorities targeted because of their race, religion, or sexual…