We found 926 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
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Immigration Executive Action Should Include Reforms to Protect Refugees, Asylum Seekers
November 20, 2014
New York City – As President Obama announces a series of executive actions on immigration tonight, Human Rights First urges the administration to right its course…
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Administration Should Abandon Texas Family Detention Center Plan
November 18, 2014
New York City – Human Rights First today said that the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to move forward with a new family immigration facility…
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Being LGBT in Russia
November 13, 2014
By Gleb Latnik, Russian LGBT Activist I was born in a small town in the Ural region of Russia. I realized I was gay as…
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My Eye-Opening Visit to an Immigrant Detention Facility
November 12, 2014
Guest blog by Careen Shannon, Of Counsel at Fragomen LLP We had been warned about the awful smell outside the detention center, though we were also told…
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Human Rights First Expands Award-Winning Pro-Bono Asylum Representation Program
November 6, 2014
Washington, D.C. – In response to the recent increase of children and families crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to flee violence in Central America, Human Rights First…
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Lawyers Making a Difference: Michael Joseph
October 21, 2014
By: Michael Joseph, a retired partner at Blank Rome LLP I began representing asylum seekers four years ago following retirement from 50 years as a securities lawyer…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: October 20, 2014
October 20, 2014
Top News TORTURE Over the weekend, The New York Times’ Charlie Savage reported that State Department attorneys are urging the president to “officially abandon” the George W.…
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For Some, Being Gay Means Becoming a Refugee
October 16, 2014
By Rebecca Dixon “My mom said, ‘I’m going to hand you into police.’ What that means is corrective rape. That I can’t see my family…
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Alleged Sexual Abuse at Immigration Detention Facility in Karnes, Texas
October 10, 2014
Human Rights First called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to investigate instances of sexual abuse at the Karnes City, Texas family detention center this week,…
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Reports of Abuse at Texas Family Detention Facility Should be Promptly Investigated
October 2, 2014
New York City– Human Rights First calls on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: September 29, 2014
September 29, 2014
Top News ISIS This week, the United States will continue its work to expand the coalition of nations joining in the effort to defeat the Islamic…
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Letter to Vice President Biden from APBCo
September 26, 2014
(Excerpt) Dear Mr. Vice President: I write on behalf of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel (“APBCo”), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and several…