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CGRS in the News | Jul 15, 2021

Woman Fleeing Domestic Violence Granted Asylum in US

Press Releases | Jul 13, 2021

Experts Remind DHS Secretary Seeking Asylum is a Human Right Regardless of How You Arrive

CGRS in the News | Jul 09, 2021

ICE to Limit Detention of Pregnant Women in Reversal of Trump-Era Rule

Press Releases | Jul 09, 2021

Our government should not be in the business of detaining pregnant or nursing individuals’

Press Releases | Jul 02, 2021

Advocates Welcome End of ICE Contract at York County Prison

Press Releases | Jun 28, 2021

No Pride without Asylum

CGRS in the News | Jun 25, 2021

The 19th Explains: Why domestic violence survivors once again have a better chance of getting asylum

Press Releases | Jun 23, 2021

CGRS Welcomes MPP Announcement, Urges Further Action to Welcome People Seeking Asylum

CGRS in the News | Jun 21, 2021

Garland vacates DOJ opinions restricting asylum in cases of domestic abuse and gang violence

CGRS in the News | Jun 21, 2021

High Court Wraps Up Moot 'Remain In Mexico' Suit

CGRS in the News | Jun 19, 2021

Advocates cheer DOJ reversal of Trump policy denying asylum to victims of violence

CGRS in the News | Jun 18, 2021

Immigration Weekly Round-Up: Attorney General Expands Eligibility for Asylum; Employment to Be Authorized for Immigrants Who Are Victims of Crimes; Biden to Continue Family Reunification Efforts

CGRS in the News | Jun 17, 2021

Justice Dept. vacates 2 Trump-era restrictions on asylum seekers

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

The US Can Again Grant Asylum To Domestic Violence Survivors After The Attorney General Tossed Out A Trump Administration Decision

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

Biden administration cancels Trump limits on asylum eligibility

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

DOJ restores asylum eligibility for those fleeing domestic violence

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

Victims of domestic violence, gangs again eligible for asylum in United States

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

U.S. Ends Trump Policy Limiting Asylum for Gang and Domestic Violence Survivors

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

US rescinds Trump-era asylum restrictions for violence survivors

Press Releases | Jun 16, 2021

Attorney General Garland Restores Asylum for Women and Families

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

Biden Administration Reverses Trump-Era Policies Narrowing Asylum Terms

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

Garland Scraps Ex-AGs' Asylum-Restricting Decisions

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

The Justice Department Overturns Policy That Limited Asylum For Survivors Of Violence

CGRS in the News | Jun 16, 2021

Garland withdraws asylum limits for domestic abuse victims

Press Releases | Jun 16, 2021

Attorney General Garland’s Decision on Matter of A-B- and L-E-A- Will Save Lives

CGRS in the News | Jun 14, 2021

Advocates Pan Feds' Bid To Erase 'Remain In Mexico' Order

CGRS in the News | Jun 13, 2021

Central American women are fleeing domestic violence amid a pandemic. Few find refuge in U.S.

CGRS in the News | Jun 11, 2021

Tras visita, CGRS recomienda a EE. UU. apoyar la transparencia y rendición de cuentas

Press Releases | Jun 11, 2021

Advocates Urge Attorney General Garland to End Policies That Endanger Women and Families Seeking Asylum

Press Releases | Jun 10, 2021

CGRS Urges V.P. Harris to Reject Short-Sighted Policies that Endanger Central Americans

CGRS in the News | Jun 09, 2021

Cornyn criticizes Harris for visiting Guatemala, says she lacks experience

CGRS in the News | Jun 04, 2021

Immigrant Advocates Speak Out on the Week's Immigration News

Commentary | Jun 03, 2021

Sinema-Cornyn border proposal would hurt refugees. Congress should reject it.

CGRS in the News | Jun 02, 2021

Biden's DHS Can't Halt Suit Over Trump Asylum Work Limits

Press Releases | Jun 02, 2021

Ending MPP is Not Enough to Undo Harm and Protect People Seeking Asylum

CGRS in the News | May 29, 2021

Rights Groups Warn Biden Fast-Tracking Asylum Cases Could Endanger Families

CGRS in the News | May 28, 2021

America's asylum system is broken. Here's how Biden could fix it

Press Releases | May 28, 2021

CGRS Concerned Biden Policies Will Undermine Fairness, Endanger Refugee Families

Commentary | May 28, 2021

Asylum and the Three Little Words that Can Spell Life or Death

Press Releases | May 26, 2021

CGRS and Partners Launch National Welcome With Dignity Campaign to Transform Asylum