In a statement for the record to the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, Refugees International expressed concern that policies put in place by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) influence immigration courts to the detriment of those seeking protection.
The U.S. Congress Can Step Up for Refugees and Displaced People in 2020—Here’s How
While the U.S. administration withdraws from its global leadership role, some members of Congress are stepping up in important ways to help displaced people.
Refugees International Welcomes Federal Judge’s Decision to Halt Trump’s Block on Refugees
Statement from Refugees International President Eric Schwartz on U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte of Maryland’s decision today to halt President Trump’s executive order requiring governors and local officials give their ‘consent’ for continued resettlement of refugees within their jurisdictions.
Refugees International Reasserts Its Commitment to Fight Against U.S. Travel Ban
Statement by U.S. Senior Advocate Yael Schacher on reports that the Trump administration is considering an extension of its discriminatory travel ban.
Texas Decision to Become First State to Refuse Refugees a “Failure”
Statement by Refugees International President Eric Schwartz on Governor Greg Abbot’s decision to stop accepting refugees in 2020.
Refugees International Opposes Asylum Cooperative Agreements with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras
Refugees International opposes asylum cooperative agreements that allow the United States to send asylum seekers from its southern border to third countries without adequate assessment of whether the asylum seekers would be safe there.
Supporting Solidarity: Why the World Must Bolster Colombia’s Response to the Venezuelan Displacement Crisis
The international community must step up as Colombia hosts 1.5 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants.
Voices from the Border: Voices of the Remain in Mexico Policy
Yael Schacher of Refugees International and Ursela Ojeda of the Women’s Refugee Commission hosted a conversation with advocates and asylum seekers who have experienced the “Remain in Mexico” policy firsthand.
Univision: Yael Schacher on the Safe Third Country Agreement with Guatemala
Yael Schacher explains the issues of a safe third country agreement with Guatemala in a TV interview with Univision.
Is Colombia a Ticking Time Bomb?
Colombia has maintained a very generous open-door policy to Venezuelans seeking safety. However, the strain is beginning to show.