We found 928 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
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Asylum Seekers and Vulnerable Migrants Greeted with Shackles and Prison Sentences
December 13, 2017
On Friday, the Supreme Court granted certiorari to United States v. Sanchez-Gomez, thereby committing to review a Ninth Circuit ruling that a policy of mass shackling defendants in court…
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Sessions Outlines Measures that Threaten Fairness in Immigration Court
December 7, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today said that Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement on the immigration court system threaten due process and fairness in the asylum system. “The…
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Immigration Detention is Making Kids Sick
November 22, 2017
Last week, I volunteered with the CARA Family Detention Pro Bono Project in Dilley, Texas—the home of the largest family immigration detention center in the…
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Asylum Seekers Wrongfully Prosecuted at the Border
November 17, 2017
By Olga Byrne Last week, I was in federal court for the Western District of Texas to observe criminal proceedings against individuals charged with violating section 1325…
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EOIR Oversight Hearing Statement for the Record
November 1, 2017
Dear Chairman Labrador, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to submit a statement for the record for the…
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2017 Pro Bono Stars: Houston
October 26, 2017
By Hardy Vieux As part of the American Bar Association’s Celebrate Pro Bono Week, we are recognizing individuals with outstanding dedication to pro bono service…
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Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing for CBP Commissioner
October 24, 2017
Washington, D.C.— As the Senate considers the nomination of Kevin McAleenan for commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), Human Rights First urges members of…
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Trump’s DREAMer Negotiations Threaten Other Child Migrants
October 24, 2017
A little more than one month after President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, his administration issued a list…
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New Report on Immigration Court Backlog Reveals Administration’s Efforts to Undermine Asylum System
October 17, 2017
New York City—As the Trump Administration continues its attack on the U.S. refugee protection system, Human Rights First today released a new report that analyzes…
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Sessions Spreads Lies about U.S. Asylum System
October 12, 2017
Washington, D.C.—In response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s speech today on the U.S. asylum system, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer has released the following statement:…
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Administration Immigration “Principles” Extreme Attempt to Shut Out Refugees
October 9, 2017
New York City—Last night the Trump Administration set forth a list of “Immigration Policy Priorities,” which come as lawmakers debate a deal to allow Deferred…
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House Legislation Would Target Gang Victims Seeking Asylum
September 14, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the passage of the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act in the House of Representatives, and urged the Senate…