The U.S. government is illegally turning away asylum seekers at official land crossings all along the southern border.
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Report | May 03, 2017
Issue Brief | February 09, 2018
In 1996, Congress passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, creating an expedited removal process in which immigration officers are able to order the deportation of ce
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Report | July 27, 2017
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The United States has long been a global leader in protecting and resettling persecuted refugees, and over the years has encouraged other countries to launch or expand...
Factsheet | July 26, 2017
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The provisions included in the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 391) would severely undermine access to asylum in the United States. The bill would lead to the deportation of...
Testimony | July 25, 2017
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Thank you, Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, and distinguished members of the committee. I am honored to have this opportunity to appear before you to address the critical issue of...
Factsheet | July 24, 2017
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S. 1236: A Bill to Designate Human Trafficking Coordinators in U.S. Attorney Offices
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To increase justice for victims and expand accountability for perpetrators of human trafficking...
Issue Brief | July 20, 2017
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On January 25, 2017, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make criminal prosecution of immigration offenses a “high priority”—even...
Report | July 18, 2017
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Earlier this year the Trump Administration and its Congressional allies advanced proposals to foist U.S. refugee protection obligations...
Factsheet | July 18, 2017
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Recognizing the importance of protecting Iraqi allies who served alongside the U.S. Military, U.S. agencies, media, and non-governmental organizations, Congress passed the bipartisan...
Letter | June 26, 2017
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Dear Chairmen and Ranking Members:
On behalf of the undersigned groups, we urge you to oppose the inclusion of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) proposal to alter the Freedom of...
