We found 527 results for “Human Trafficking”.
Fact Sheet
Why Do Some Asylum Seekers Cross the U.S. Southern Border Between Ports of Entry?
November 27, 2018
“Ports of entry” along the U.S. southern border are official crossing points where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers regulate the flow of…
Press
Asylum Seekers File Challenge to Trump’s Asylum Ban
November 21, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First and the National Immigrant Justice Center filed a challenge seeking permanent relief from the Trump Administration’s asylum ban issued earlier this month.…
Blog
Debunking President Trump’s Tweets on the Migrant Caravan
October 22, 2018
By Kennji Kizuka Myth: “People have to apply for asylum in Mexico first, and if they fail to do that, the U.S. will turn them…
Letter
Myth vs. Fact: Debunking Trump’s Tweets on the Migrant Caravan
October 22, 2018
Fact: United States law guarantees asylum seekers the right to request protection. Congress adopted the Refugee Act of 1980 to bring the United States into…
Press
Former Top U.S. Antisemitism Official Joins Human Rights First as Senior Advisor for Combating Antisemitism
September 26, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today announced that Ira Forman, former U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat anti-semitism, has joined Human Rights First as senior…
Press
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…
Press
Administration Attempts to Undermine Asylum by Negotiating “Safe Third Country” Agreement with Mexico
May 17, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the Trump Administration’s attempts to violate U.S. refugee protection commitments and law by pushing Mexican officials to agree to…
Press
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…
Press
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…
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…
Press
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…
Blog
The Anti-Trafficking Trade Act Helps the U.S. to Fight Trafficking
January 17, 2018
Yesterday, Senators Menendez (D-NJ) and Portman (R- OH) introduced the Anti-Trafficking Trade Act, a bill to prevent countries failing to meet the minimum standards for…