This article examines how the evolution of the US interpretation of particular social group and nexus has diverged from UNHCR recommendations, resulting in the denial of protection in gender cases involving egregious harms.
This piece describes how the Justice Department's immigration appeals tribunal has "upended law, policy, and sheer logic" to stack the deck against Central American refugees and calls on the Biden administration to right the course.
This op-ed calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to vacate the Trump-era Matter of A-B- ruling, which undermined access to asylum for survivors of domestic violence and gang brutality.
This op-ed calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to vacate the Trump-era Matter of A-B- ruling, which undermined access to asylum for survivors of domestic violence and gang brutality.
The article discusses conditions in El Salvador which lead to forced migration, critiques U.S. asylum policy, details measures that have resulted in the denial of protection, provides modest reform proposals, and ends with recommendations for addressing the root causes of migration.
On the week of President Biden's inauguration, this op-ed calls on the president to fulfill his promises to people seeking safety, restart asylum at the border, and turn the page on Trump-era cruelty.
Commentary
Aligning United States Law with International Norms Would Remove Major Barriers to Protection in Gender Claims
This article examines how the evolution of the US interpretation of particular social group and nexus has diverged from UNHCR recommendations, resulting in the denial of protection in gender cases involving egregious harms.
Explainer: Cruz Galicia v. Garland on climate-related asylum
This explainer analyzes the First Circuit decision in Cruz Galicia v. Garland, denying a climate-related asylum claim.
En busca de asilo durante el primer año del gobierno Biden la crueldad y el caos persisten
Una declaración por CGRS sobre el estado de asilo durante el primer año del gobierno Biden.
U.S., Latin American and Caribbean Organizations Respond to the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection
We joined 25 others organizations on a statement about the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection.
Asylum and the Three Little Words that Can Spell Life or Death
This piece describes how the Justice Department's immigration appeals tribunal has "upended law, policy, and sheer logic" to stack the deck against Central American refugees and calls on the Biden administration to right the course.
Asylum Seekers, Advocates Urge Garland to End Trump's Cruel Policies Towards Survivors
This op-ed calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to vacate the Trump-era Matter of A-B- ruling, which undermined access to asylum for survivors of domestic violence and gang brutality.
One Quick Asylum Fix: How Garland Can Help Domestic Violence Survivors
This op-ed calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to vacate the Trump-era Matter of A-B- ruling, which undermined access to asylum for survivors of domestic violence and gang brutality.
El Salvador: Root Causes and Just Asylum Policy Responses
The article discusses conditions in El Salvador which lead to forced migration, critiques U.S. asylum policy, details measures that have resulted in the denial of protection, provides modest reform proposals, and ends with recommendations for addressing the root causes of migration.
The Wrong Answer to the Right Question: How to Address the Failure of Protection for Gender-Based Claims?
The article discusses the failure of protection for gender-based claims in asylum law in the United States.
The Biden-Harris Administration Must Take Decisive Action to Restore Asylum
On the week of President Biden's inauguration, this op-ed calls on the president to fulfill his promises to people seeking safety, restart asylum at the border, and turn the page on Trump-era cruelty.
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