U.S. immigration laws legitimately bar individuals who have engaged in or supported terrorist acts from winning asylum. However, due to the overly broad “terrorism” provisions in U.S. immigration laws, thousands of legitimate refugees and asylum seekers – who pose no danger to the United States and who have committed no acts of wrongdoing – have been labeled “terrorists”. As a result, they are denied the protection they need or are unable to obtain permanent residence or reunite with their spouses or children.
Refugees Mislabeled as Terrorists
Significant Relief at Last for Refugees and Asylees Mislabeled as “Terrorists”
New York City – Human Rights First welcomes today’s announcement of Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Janet Napolitano’s decision to…
8-17-2012
Activities and Associations with the KLA No Longer Considered a Bar to Admission in U.S.
The Obama administration has taken its latest step to mitigate the harm to refugees caused by the way U.S. immigration…
7-31-2012
Faith-Based and Human Rights Groups Call on Administration to Stop Mislabeling Refugees as Terrorists
A diverse coalition urges the Obama Administration to implement the Leahy-Kyl reforms The applications of nearly 4,700 people seeking asylum,…
7-13-2012
