Just Security: A New Bill Could Help the U.S. Lead on Climate Change and Displacement
The Climate Displaced Persons Act would ensure a robust commitment by the U.S. government to global climate resilience.
November 17, 2023
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Washington Post: Biden’s Announced Asylum Transit Ban Undermines Access to Life-saving Protection
Similar bars have been marshaled against Central Americans since the late 1980s—severely undermining asylum.
January 23, 2023
Ms. Magazine: Women in the ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program Must Now Be Given a True Chance To Seek Refuge
The Biden administration must take immediate action to end the Remain in Mexico program and allow those subject to it a chance to fairly and humanely continue their asylum cases…
July 6, 2022
Newsweek: How Biden Can Help Venezuelan Refugees
The Biden administration can do more to help displaced Venezuelans.
December 29, 2021
The Hill: U.S. Abuse of Haitian Asylum Seekers is Not New — Change is Long Overdue
Haitians seeking safety have been mistreated by U.S. administrations for decades. It is time for this to finally change.
September 28, 2021
The Hill: Afghan Refugees Need and Deserve Legal Status in the United States
The Afghans evacuated by the United States have escaped the Taliban, but they still face a humanitarian emergency.
September 7, 2021
Fair Observer: The U.S. Must Pay Attention to Displaced Nicaraguans
Political repression and economic despair have forced more than 100,000 Nicaraguans to flee their country.
July 31, 2021
Fair Observer: The U.S. Must Commit to Protecting Central Americans
It is time for the United States to show a stronger commitment to the protection needs of Central American migrants.
June 21, 2021
The Hill: Biden’s Plan for Central American Kids is No Substitute for Asylum
Restarting the Central American Minors (CAM) program is a good idea, but it is not a substitute for access to asylum at our borders.
June 17, 2021
Newsweek: The U.S. Is Failing to Protect Pregnant Asylum Seekers
The U.S. asylum system itself has been a perpetrator of reproductive injustice. The situation at the border presents an opportunity for the United States to reverse this track record. It…
June 16, 2021
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