We found 926 results for “Seeking Asylum”.
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Final Republican Principles on Immigration Reform Should Include Commitment to Protect Refugees
January 29, 2014
Draft Principles Fall Short Washington, D.C. – The draft Republican immigration reform principles that appeared today are a serious development in the campaign to complete…
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Human Rights Priorities at Core of Strong State of the Union
January 28, 2014
Washington, D.C. – As President Obama prepares to deliver his State of the Union address tonight, Human Rights First is urging him to articulate policies…
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Obama Speech Calls for an End to the War Footing
January 2, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address, Human Rights First’s Robyn Lieberman issued the following statement: “Amidst great political…
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Helping Persecuted Refugees Begin New Lives
December 23, 2013
If you’re seeking asylum or interested in becoming a volunteer lawyer, go here. A few years ago, Iran’s intelligence services got in touch Parveneh Vahidmanish and instructed…
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Faith, Human Rights Groups to Urge U.S. Leadership in Protecting the Persecuted
September 9, 2013
By Eleanor Acer With Syria’s refugee crisis hitting the 2 million mark, the world’s attention has been focused this week on the plight of men, women…
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Asylum and the Border: Setting the Record Straight
August 14, 2013
Over the last few days, several news outlets have produced pieces relating to protection requests at the border that reflect —and sow—confusion about the complex…
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House Oversight of Asylum Requests at Border Should Focus on Protection of Vulnerable Groups
July 17, 2013
Washington, D.C. –Human Rights First urges members of Congress at today’s House Oversight Committee Subcommittee on National Security hearing on “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Examining…
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Napolitano Should Address Refugee Terrorism Bars Before Leaving Office
July 12, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Today, as Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announces her resignation, Human Rights First urges her to complete several outstanding steps to protect…
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Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward with Protections for Refugees
June 24, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First welcomes the progress made on immigration reform today when the Senate voted to end debate on Senator Leahy’s Amendment…
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Call Your Senators—Urge Them to Protect Refugees as part of Immigration Reform
June 21, 2013
This week as we mark World Refugee Day on June 20, we urge you to please call your Senators to let them know why you…
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Barrier for Women Seeking Asylum [Take Action]
June 18, 2013
A teenage victim of trafficking and rape from the Balkans applied for asylum thirteen months after coming to the United States. Despite extensive evidence and…
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Key Immigration Reforms Would Increase Pro Bono Representation
June 12, 2013
By Latonia Haney Keith & Steven Schulman As S. 744, the Senate’s comprehensive immigration reform bill, hits the floor for debate today, lawyers around the…