We found 923 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
Fact Sheet
Representing Asylum Seekers with Disabilities: Relevant Law
September 19, 2023
This fact sheet is designed for attorneys and accredited representatives who represent disabled* asylum seekers before the immigration court and asylum office. It provides information…
Press
Human Rights First Announces Election of New Board Chairs
September 19, 2023
NEW YORK — Human Rights First today announced that at the most recent meeting of its Board of Directors, Donald Francis Donovan and Sanja Partalo…
Report
“I Felt Not Seen, Not Heard”
September 19, 2023
Gaps in Disability Access at USCIS for People Seeking Protection People seeking asylum in the United States navigate a complex process to apply for asylum…
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Human Rights First Honors Two Law Firms with the Marvin E. Frankel Award
September 6, 2023
NEW YORK — Human Rights First today announced that two law firms will be honored with this year’s Marvin E. Frankel Award for Pro Bono…
Blog
Asylum Ban Increases Threats of Sexual Violence Against LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
August 22, 2023
By Claire Hunt, Human Rights First intern Facing persecution and violence in their home countries, many LGBTQ+ people are forced to flee their homes and…
Update
Protecting Afghan Allies: 2021-2023
August 15, 2023
For over twenty years, Afghan human rights, civil society, and government leaders staked their lives, futures, and families on the international community’s efforts to build…
Press
Human Rights First Calls for Removal of National Guard Troops from Southern Border
August 3, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. – With yesterday’s decision by the Biden administration to withdraw most active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, Human Rights First calls for…
Fact Sheet
Rhetoric v. Reality:
August 1, 2023
Biden Administration Should Correct Misleading Narrative on Asylum Eligibility In promulgating recent policy that unlawfully bans and blocks refugees from asylum protections in the United…
Press
Federal Court Finds Asylum Ban Unlawful
July 25, 2023
WASHINGTON – Judge Jon Tigar of the California Northern District Court today ruled that the Biden administration’s asylum ban policy is unlawful, but delayed the…
Press
Immigrants with Disabilities Face Barriers in Immigration Court
July 19, 2023
WASHINGTON – During Disability Pride Month, Human Rights First today released “‘You Suffer a Lot:’ Immigrants with Disabilities Face Barriers in Immigration Court,” a report…
Report
“You Suffer A Lot”
July 19, 2023
Immigrants with Disabilities Face Barriers in Immigration Court DOWNLOAD Immigrants with disabilities face many barriers as they navigate deportation proceedings in U.S. immigration courts, where…
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At Two Months, Biden’s Asylum Ban Threatens Lives
July 12, 2023
WASHINGTON – Two months into the Biden administration’s asylum ban, Human Rights First today released “Refugee Protection Travesty: Biden Asylum Ban Endangers and Punishes At-Risk…