Restarting the Central American Minors (CAM) program is a good idea, but it is not a substitute for access to asylum at our borders.
Refugees International Welcomes AG Decision to Vacate Matter of A-B- and Matter of L-E-A-
The Attorney General vacated Matter of A-B- and Matter of L-E-A-, decisions that drastically restricted asylum eligibility for those who fled domestic or gang violence or violence targeting their family members.
Refugees International Statement on VP Harris’ Visit to Guatemala
Refugees International is concerned that Vice President Harris’ message to Guatemalans undermines the right to seek asylum under U.S. law.
PRI’s The World: Biden administration fast-tracks asylum cases
Biden administration officials have begun expediting asylum cases for certain people crossing at the US border with Mexico.
Biden Administration Must Do More to Restore Access to Asylum at the Border
The Biden administration has much more to do to restore and reform the United States asylum system.
Undermining Protection in the EU: What Nine Trends Tell Us About The Proposed Pact on Migration and Asylum
The EU is long overdue to establish an effective, humane, and rights-based regional approach to equitably sharing responsibility for migration and asylum.
90.9 KRCL: RadioActive Interview With Yael Schacher
RadioACTive spoke with Yael Schacher about the United States ability to welcome people seeking asylum.
Addressing the Legacy of Expedited Removal: Border Procedures and Alternatives for Reform
Expedited removal has been justified as a means to promote efficiency in asylum processing. But a different reception system at the border is needed.
Request to Vacate Matter of A-B-, A-C-A-A-, L-E-A-
Refugees International joins more than 350 humanitarian and human rights organizations, law school clinics, professors, law firms, and practitioners to call on the Biden administration to immediately vacate decisions that have rolled back protections for survivors of domestic and gang violence while engaging in a longer-term process of review and rulemaking.
Refugees International Applauds Biden’s Move to Raise Refugee Ceiling
There is a long road ahead to rebuilding the refugee resettlement program.