Yael Schacher discusses the historic low U.S. refugee admissions cap on Al Jazeera English.
U.S. FY 2020 Refugee Cap ‘A Sad Commentary on American Leadership’
The Trump administration announced they will cap refugee admissions to a historic low of 18,000. Eric Schwartz calls the move “a sad commentary on American leadership.”
U.S. Policy in Mexico and Central America: Ensuring Effective Policies to Address the Crisis at the Border
Refugees International is very concerned about the administration’s negotiated arrangements to return asylum seekers to danger in Mexico and Central America.
El Salvador Is in No Way Safe for Asylum Seekers
A planned Trump administration agreement with El Salvador that would force asylum seekers to seek refuge there instead of the United States will further endanger vulnerable women, men, and children.
Statement: Today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Asylum Contrary to U.S. Practice
This is yet another attempt by the Trump administration to bar people, especially from Central America, from seeking protection in the United States from violence and persecution.
2019 Report Card: The Trump Administration’s Performance on Refugee and Humanitarian Protection
President Trump and his administration receive a failing grade for their performance on refugee and humanitarian protection.
Alternatives to Detention at the U.S. Border Are Humane and Effective
Policy alternatives exist—and they’re more humane and effective.
The Hill: The U.S. Shouldn’t Make Cameroonians on the Border Wait in Vain
Cameroonians have been forced to flee their country in part because of contradictions in U.S. policy—only to have the United States slam the door in their face.
Visa Imposed by Ecuador on Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Goes Against International Human Rights Obligations
Refugees International joined 38 organizations in expressing concern over the decision taken by the State of Ecuador requiring Venezuelans to present a “temporary emergency visa for humanitarian reasons” in order to enter the country.
Remain in Mexico Policy is Undermining Asylum and Endangering Asylum Seekers
Refugees International’s Yael Schacher details how the Remain in Mexico program is undermining the right to seek asylum in the United States, the egregious treatment of asylum seekers by CBP, and how Mexico is struggling to handle the return of asylum seekers.