We found 928 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
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BREAKING: Administration Begins Processing Caravan Asylum Requests at Border
April 30, 2018
San Ysidro, California—More than a day after members of the refugee caravan patiently gathered at the San Ysidro port of entry, the Trump Administration has…
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Human Rights First to Assist Asylum Seekers in “Caravan” Arriving at Border
April 26, 2018
Los Angeles, California—As a caravan of Central American refugees and migrants makes its way to the U.S. southern border, Human Rights First today announced that…
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DHS Statement on Refugee Caravan Threatens Punishment for Refugees for Seeking Asylum
April 23, 2018
New York City—Human Rights First today condemned the statement released by Secretary of Homeland Security Kirsten Nielsen on the Central American refugee caravan that made…
Blog
Trump’s Fabricated Border Crisis
April 12, 2018
By Eleanor Acer Over the last week, we once again witnessed President Trump’s harmful attempts to manufacture a crisis at the southern border when he directed the Department…
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New Virtual Reality Video Highlights Challenges Refugee Families Face at Southern Border
April 11, 2018
Crossing The Line: Untold Stories Of Refugees Stuck At The Border New York City—Human Rights First today released the second part of a two-part 360 degree…
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Sessions’ Zero Tolerance Policy Aims to Punish Asylum Seekers
April 6, 2018
New York City—Human Rights First condemned a new “zero tolerance” policy announced today by Attorney General Jeff Sessions that would punish vulnerable refugees seeking asylum at the…
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Trump to Send National Guard to Southern Border
April 4, 2018
Washington, D.C.—In response to President Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to the border, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer released the following statement: “President…
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ICE Announces New Policy to Detain Pregnant Women
March 29, 2018
New York City—Human Rights First today condemned a policy shift by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that it will no longer generally release from detention…
Fact Sheet
Mexico: Still Not Safe for Refugees and Migrants
March 23, 2018
The Trump Administration seeks to prevent refugees who pass through Mexico from receiving asylum in the United States. In addition to pushing for legislative change…
Blog
Crossing the Line: Jose’s Story
March 21, 2018
By Lara Mnaymneh Jose is from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, where he lived with his wife and three children. Life was seemingly normal until la Mara Salvatrucha,…
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360 Videos Document Life for Asylum Seekers at U.S. Border
March 20, 2018
Washington, D.C.—As the Trump Administration ramps up its attacks on refugees and asylum seekers and threatens to designate Mexico as a “safe third country,” Human…
Issue Brief
Fear Mongering and Alternative Facts: The Trump Administration’s Attacks on Asylum
March 19, 2018
America as a safe haven: this vision is central to the country’s ideals and identity. And it’s rooted in reality. The United States has a…