We found 919 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
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New Trump Administration Guidance Aims to Block Asylum Access
July 12, 2018
New York City—In response to new guidance put forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that aims to block those seeking protection from…
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Trump Admin Renews “Safe Third Country” Talks with Mexico
July 10, 2018
New York City—In response to reports that the Trump Administration has renewed talks with the Mexican government that would require asylum seekers passing through Mexico…
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DHS Secretary Nielsen Meets with Immigration and Human Rights Groups for First Time, Reiterates Trump Administration’s Misinformation and Sidesteps Family Immigration Crisis
July 9, 2018
Washington D.C.—Today, leaders of several immigrant and human rights organizations were invited for the first time under the Trump administration to meet with Secretary of…
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Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Arbitrary Detention of Asylum Seekers
July 2, 2018
Washington, D.C. — A federal court has blocked the arbitrary detention of asylum seekers fleeing persecution, torture, or death in their countries of origin. It…
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Family Separation Ruling Leaves Zero-Tolerance Policy in Place
June 27, 2018
New York City—In response to last night’s preliminary injunction that all children separated from their parents by the Trump Administration must be reunited within 30…
Fact Sheet
Top 10 Reasons Family Incarceration is Not a Solution
June 27, 2018
The Trump Administration is attempting to replace its failed policy of family separation with the failed policy of family incarceration. ICE already detains families at…
Blog
Top 10 Reasons Family Incarceration is Not a Solution
June 27, 2018
The Trump Administration is attempting to replace its failed policy of family separation with the failed policy of family incarceration. ICE already detains families at…
Press
DHS Memo Fails to Outline Steps for Reunifying Families Seeking Protection
June 24, 2018
New York City—In response to the Zero-Tolerance Prosecution and Family Reunification fact sheet issued by the Department of Homeland Security last night, Human Rights First’s…
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Executive Order Would Roll Back Separation, Indefinitely Detain Families
June 20, 2018
New York City—In response to reports that President Trump signed an executive order that would indefinitely detain—rather than separate—families seeking protection at the southern border,…
Blog
White House Spreads Lies About Asylum “Loopholes”
June 20, 2018
By Kevin Schuster A new report, The Crisis At The Border By The Numbers, released by the White House continues to spread falsehoods about asylum in the United…
Blog
Family Detention Is Not a Solution For Family Separation
June 20, 2018
Today, it was announced that President Trump intends to sign an executive order that will detain families together indefinitely rather than separate them at the…
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House Legislation Would End Family Separation
June 19, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Today Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) introduced the Keep Families Together Act, legislation that addresses the Trump Administration’s cruel policies that rips families apart at…