Refugees and Asylum
"The United States provides refuge to persons who have been persecuted or have a well-founded fear of persecution through two programs: one for refugees (persons outside the U.S.) and one for asylees (persons in the U.S.)."
"A wide-ranging review is needed of this costly and out-of-control system. It has failed refugees, both by diverting limited resources from overseas assistance and by the sheer neglect of those resettled in the United States by their 'sponsors.' The program is rife with fraud, profitable for hundreds of 'non-profit' organizations, and is a potential channel for terrorism into American communities."
BIA Decision Demonstrates Weaknesses in Removal Process
Of frivolous asylum applications and recalcitrant countries: Does China own the State Department?
AG: No Coercion or Duress Exception for the Asylum and Withholding Bars for Persecutors
A long, tightly packed decision given the succinct holdings, that is 40 years overdue
BIA Weighs in on Expert Testimony in Immigration Court
The interesting case of the Mexican national who fears harm from Iran — in Mexico
Topics: Immigration Courts, Asylum
One Last Point on In Absentia and Alien Fugitives
It isn't whether you will come to court, it's whether you will leave at the end — and nearly 600,000 haven't
Topics: Immigration Courts, Asylum
Why Aren't Refugees Being Tested for Covid-19?
President Trump has the authority to add it to the list of 'quarantinable diseases' to mandate testing prior to resettlement
Topics: Covid-19 and Immigration, Refugees
The Missing 15 in the EOIR Credible Fear Chart with No-Shows
This one deserves some explanation, but raises three important points
Astounding Asylum Numbers in DOS Refugee Report for FY 2021
Almost 1.15 million aliens in the United States are seeking asylum — enough to make them the 43rd largest state
Topics: Immigration Courts, Asylum
Trump vs. Biden Debate: Credible Fear No-Shows
Neither was correct, but statistics show credible fear process results in catch-and-release
Topics: Border Crisis 2019 - 2020, Asylum