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November 07, 2018

Yesterday, millions of voters made their voices heard in support of American ideals. They stood together despite President Trump’s closing bid to Americans: "be afraid." Be afraid of refugees...

November 01, 2018

Statement in Response to President Trump's Attacks on Refugees

New York City—Today in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement on access to protection at the southern border and increased detention for refugees, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer...

October 30, 2018

Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Violate Constitution, Further Politicize Immigration

Washington, D.C.—In response to President Trump’s comments that he is considering signing an executive order that would eliminate the right to U.S. citizenship for children born in the United States...

October 29, 2018

Trump to Send 5,000 Troops to Border as Refugees Approach

Washington, D.C.—Following today’s announcement that 5,000 active duty military personnel will be sent to the border as refugees approach, Human Rights First President and CEO Mike Breen issued the...

October 25, 2018

Trump Administration Considers Shutting Down Border, Barring Asylum Seekers

Washington, D.C.—In response to reports that the administration may issue a new rule that could close the southern border and bar Central American asylum seekers traveling in the migrant caravan from...

October 25, 2018

Trump to Deploy Military to Southern Border as Refugees Approach

New York City—In response to today’s announcement that President Trump plans to send eight hundred or more troops to the southern border as a caravan of refugees and migrants approaches,...

October 23, 2018

LA Mayor Garcetti, Human Rights First Visit Detainees at Adelanto Immigration Detention Facility

Los Angeles, California—Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti yesterday toured the Adelanto ICE Processing Center as part of a delegation that included detention experts, philanthropic leaders, attorneys,...

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May 5, 2019

World Refugee Day: Reception in Washington, D.C.

Once a year, World Refugee Day honors refugees and asylum seekers.

Yet every single day, we are inspired by the courage and resilience of those who fled danger, risking everything in hopes of building a better life for themselves and their families.

Join us on Tuesday, June 18th, for a reception celebrating our clients, honoring the work of our pro bono and community partners, and recommitting to shaping a brighter future for those seeking safety from harm.

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Resources

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Factsheet | 2018

The Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program

The Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program 2009-2018

What is the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program?

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Blueprint | June 17, 2019

Protecting Refugees and Restoring Order: Real Solutions to the Humanitarian Crisis

This bluprint was developed and/or endorsed by: Human Rights First, America’s Voice, Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, Center for Victims of Torture, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights...

Letter | June 05, 2019

Letter to Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary McAleenan RE: White House Memorandum Proposing Additional Asylum Restrictions

Download White House Memorandum Proposing Additional Asylum Restrictions Dear Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary McAleenan: The undersigned organizations write to express our deep...

Factsheet | May 10, 2019

Courts and Congress Misled About Trump Administration Policy Forcing Asylum Seekers to “Remain in Mexico”

Download Since January 2019, the Trump Administration has forced more than four thousand Central Americans trying to request asylum at the southern border to return to Mexico. These men, women,...

Factsheet | April 29, 2019

Allowing CBP to Conduct Credible Fear Interviews Undermines Safeguards to Protect Refugees

In 1996, Congress created an expedited removal process in which immigration officers may order the deportation of certain noncitizens charged as inadmissible without a full hearing. One component of...