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Asylum Seekers
Afghan Asylum Seekers Are Being Denied Their Religious Rights in ICE Prisons
Detained Afghan asylum seekers remind us that the US immigration system is rooted in anti-Muslim racism.
The Left Needs a Positive Vision for How Immigration Policy Should Actually Work
As Democrats move right on immigration, the left must boldly embrace open borders, says author John Washington.
Haitian Asylum Seekers Take the Biden Administration to Court
A federal court heard arguments in a lawsuit accusing the administration of racial discrimination and rights violations.
Far Right Forces Are Attempting to Generate a National Emergency at the Border
A crisis is taking shape on the US-Mexico border, but it is not the result of an “invasion” of those seeking asylum.
Asylum Seekers Face Freezing Cold, Housing Insecurity in NYC, Chicago and Beyond
Immigration rights activists discuss how migrants have been scapegoated by leaders who have failed to provide services.
Mother and Children Drown in Rio Grande as Texas Blocks Agents From Aiding Them
“The Texas governor’s policies are cruel, dangerous, and inhumane," said a spokesperson for Homeland Security.
Advocates Are Fighting NYC’s Eviction of Asylum Seekers From City-Funded Housing
NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s rule boots single asylum seekers from temporary housing after 30 days and families after 60 days.
Rights Groups Decry Anti-Migrant Bills That Texas Governor Is Poised to Sign
Even if Biden doesn't challenge SB 4, civil rights groups have already announced plans to sue.
Immigrant Rights Groups Assert That CBP Is Violating Its Own Custody Standards
“There is simply no excuse for this shocking and inhumane treatment of people seeking safety,” one advocate said.
Will Biden Cave on GOP’s Immigration Demands in Ukraine Funding Request?
Republicans are pushing for a new crackdown on asylum seekers and immigrants in exchange for more Ukraine funding.