asylum

Biden Effect: Child Migration Quickly Overwhelming Border Resources, Internal Documents Show

The number of child migrants crossing the United States’ southern border is quickly exceeding the federal government’s ability to hold…

4 years ago

‘Yes, They Will Be Deported’: Illegal Aliens With Criminal Records Barred From Asylum

A rule restricting criminal aliens from gaining asylum in the U.S. under new regulations was announced by the Department of…

5 years ago

The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security Propose Rule on Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal

The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security (collectively, the Departments) submitted a proposed rule change to help…

5 years ago

Federal Court Blocks Trump’s ‘Remain In Mexico’ Program … for now

In a major blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday that migrants can’t…

5 years ago

Most Asylum Seekers Have Illegitimate Claims, Latest Data Indicate

So far this fiscal year, which began in October 2019, the U.S. immigration court system has completed 33,194 cases, adjudicating…

5 years ago

Clinton-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order On Refugee Resettlement

A federal judge in Maryland ruled on Wednesday to stop President Donald Trump’s executive order allowing states and localities to…

5 years ago

The Trump Admin Will Begin Deporting Mexicans All The Way To Guatemala 

The Trump administration is set to begin deporting Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala, marking the latest initiative to help manage…

5 years ago

Program That Can Quickly Process And Deport Migrants Has Expanded Along The Border

The Trump administration has expanded a program that expeditiously reviews and processes asylum claims, which can also lead to the…

5 years ago

First Migrant Deported To Guatemala Under New Asylum Program Decides To Return Home

The first migrant to be deported under the Trump administration’s new asylum program with Guatemala has opted to go back…

6 years ago

Trump Admin Wants To Deny Work Permits To Migrants Who Entered The US Illegally

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that, if implemented, would make asylum seekers ineligible for work permits if…

6 years ago

‘Key Component to Success’: Administration Expands ‘Remain In Mexico’ Program Along Border

DHS has expanded Migrant Protection Protocols to Eagle Pass, Texas, marking the most recent growth of a program that transfers…

6 years ago

Report: Trump Administration Testing Out A Program That Quickly Deports Migrants Who Arrive At The Border 

The Trump administration has reportedly launched a pilot program that expedites the time it takes to process and deport asylum…

6 years ago

Border Patrol Agents Begin Screening Migrants Who Claim Asylum

In an effort to help manage the immigration crisis, U.S. Border Patrol agents have begun conducting “credible fear” interviews alongside…

6 years ago

Trump Administration Signs Asylum Deal With El Salvador

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan signed an “asylum cooperation agreement” alongside El Salvador’s minister of foreign affairs, Alexandra Hill…

6 years ago

Immigration Chief Says Rollout Of New Asylum Rule Will Be ‘Measured In Days, Not Weeks’

USCIS acting Director Ken Cuccinelli said that the Supreme Court victory regarding asylum applicants will result in significant changes to…

6 years ago