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End Family Detention

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Crossing The Line

Experience life through the eyes of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border

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We’re Suing the Trump Administration

Denying parole for asylum seekers is illegal, inhumane, and un-American

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On human rights, the United States must be a beacon. America is strongest when our policies and actions match our values.More

Blogs & Press Releases

June 20, 2018

Executive Order Would Roll Back Separation, Indefinitely Detain Families

June 20, 2018

Family Detention Is Not a Solution For Family Separation

June 20, 2018

White House Spreads Lies About Asylum "Loopholes"

June 20, 2018

Senate Republicans Propose Indefinite Detention for Families Seeking Protection

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Eleanor Acer

As the director of Human Rights First’s Refugee Protection program, Eleanor Acer oversees Human Rights First’s research and advocacy on issues relating to refugee protection, asylum, and migrants...

June 20, 2018

Executive Order Would Roll Back Separation, Indefinitely Detain Families

June 14, 2018

Administration to House Immigrant Children in Tent City

VIDEO

They’ve risked everything and suffered the unthinkable in search of safety. These are the true stories of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. #CrossingTheLine