We found 919 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
Fact Sheet
Any Version of “Remain in Mexico” Policy Would Be Unlawful, Inhumane, and Deadly
September 9, 2021
On August 24, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to stay a federal court ruling that orders the U.S government to re-implement the…
Press
Evacuate Our Allies Coalition Members Call for More Support for Afghanistan Evacuation
August 31, 2021
“The Biden administration’s August 31 deadline is not our deadline,” said veterans and advocates WASHINGTON — Today marks President Biden’s deadline for the end of operations…
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Human Rights First Decries Supreme Court Decision on Cruel, Illegal “Remain in Mexico” Policy
August 25, 2021
WASHINGTON — Last night the Supreme Court denied the government’s request for an emergency stay in Biden v. Texas, failing to block the Texas district court injunction forcing the…
Report
Human Rights Travesty
August 24, 2021
Biden Administration Embrace of Trump Asylum Expulsion Policy Endangers Lives, Wreaks Havoc More than seven months since President Biden took office, the U.S. government continues…
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New Report Finds Biden Administration’s Embrace of Title 42 Expulsions Leading to Human Rights Travesty
August 24, 2021
Research from Human Rights First Shows Kidnappings and Attacks Against Asylum Seekers Continue to Mount NEW YORK – Asylum seekers face horrific danger at the U.S.…
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Human Rights First Expresses Concern on Some Proposed Asylum Changes
August 18, 2021
WASHINGTON – Human Rights First welcomed some changes included in a proposed asylum rule posted today by the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice, but expressed concerns…
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Proposing Alternate ‘Remain in Mexico’ Raises Profound Human Rights Concerns
August 18, 2021
WASHINGTON — Human Rights First expressed its alarm and profound concern that the Biden administration is reportedly considering creating its own version of the notorious…
Letter
Letter to President Biden on Expulsion Flights to Southern Mexico & Changes to Asylum Processing
August 13, 2021
Dear President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, Ambassador Rice, and Advisor Sullivan: We, the 95 undersigned organizations, write to express our profound disappointment at Secretary Mayorkas’s remarksyesterday…
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Human Rights First Honors Three Law Firms with the 2021 Marvin E. Frankel Award for Pro Bono Service
August 12, 2021
WASHINGTON – Human Rights First today announced the three law firms honored this year with the annual Marvin E. Frankel Award: Crowell & Moring LLP, Davis…
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Human Rights First Decries Biden’s New Expulsion Policy to Southern Mexico
August 12, 2021
Policy Adds New Layer to Biden Administration Use of Title 42 WASHINGTON — Human Rights First condemns the Biden administration’s new expulsions of asylum seekers…
Letter
NGO Letter to Biden Administration Expressing Profound Disappointment in Continued Violations of Refugee Law
August 6, 2021
Dear President Biden: As the world marks the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, our 178 faith-based, humanitarian, legal services, immigration, and human rights organizations…
Blog
Great.com Talks with Human Rights First’s Jenna Gilbert
August 5, 2021
By Paloma Delgado, Human Rights First Intern In an interview that streams this week on Great.com’s podcast, “Great Talks With…” Human Rights First’s Director…