We found 903 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
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Mexico Border Deal to Avoid Tariffs Would Endanger Lives
June 6, 2019
New York City—In response to reports that the Mexican government is planning to make a deal with the United States to avoid tariffs threatened by…
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Administration Plans Latest Draconian Change to Asylum
May 30, 2019
New York City—In response to reports that the Trump Administration is seeking to bar refugees from asylum if they pass through any third country, Human…
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Trump Immigration Speech Latest in Campaign to Gut Asylum System
May 16, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to President Trump’s speech on immigration, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer issued the following statement: In today’s speech on immigration, President Trump…
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Remain in Mexico Ruling Devastating for Asylum Seekers
May 8, 2019
Los Angeles—In response to last night’s decision by the Ninth Circuit that will allow the Trump Administration to return those seeking protection to Mexico for the duration of…
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Additional Troops to the Border “Undermines Military Readiness”
May 1, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to today’s request from the Trump Administration for $4.5 billion dollars for border security, including for additional troops at the border, Human…
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Trump Administration Outlines Plans to Decimate Asylum System
April 30, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to last night’s memorandum from President Trump that outlines steps that would drastically undermine the asylum system, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer issued…
Fact Sheet
Allowing CBP to Conduct Credible Fear Interviews Undermines Safeguards to Protect Refugees
April 29, 2019
In 1996, Congress created an expedited removal process in which immigration officers may order the deportation of certain noncitizens charged as inadmissible without a full hearing. One…
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Expansion of Military Role at Border is Shortsighted, Detrimental to Security
April 26, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to reports that the Pentagon is preparing to expand the military’s role at the southern border so that personnel can interact with…
Report
Barred at the Border: Wait “Lists” Leave Asylum Seekers in Peril at Texas Ports of Entry
April 22, 2019
While President Trump reportedly demanded that former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristjen Nielsen resign over her failure to block all asylum seekers from entering the country,…
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Attorney General Decision Seeks to Jail Refugees Indefinitely
April 17, 2019
New York City—In response to Attorney General Barr’s decision attempting to strip refugees of bond hearings, thereby holding them in detention indefinitely, Human Rights First’s…
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Human Rights First Receives Grant from The New York Bar Foundation
April 15, 2019
New York City—Human Rights First today announced that it was recently presented a grant from The New York Bar Foundation worth $7,500. The grant will…
Blog
Real Solutions to the Disorder at the Border
April 10, 2019
By Eleanor Acer Anti-refugee rhetoric and policies have characterized the Trump presidency. Now, as he transitions to campaign mode ahead of the 2020 election, he’s doubling-down.…