Tahirih Justice Center reacts to U.S. government’s latest attack on asylum Falls Church, VA – Reacting to additional asylum restrictions from DHS and DOJ, Casey Carter Swegman, Director of Policy […]

Tahirih Justice Center reacts to U.S. government’s latest attack on asylum Falls Church – Reacting to additional asylum restrictions from DHS and DOJ, Casey Carter Swegman, Director of Policy at […]

It is abundantly clear that authorizing asylum officers to consider certain mandatory bars during the CF/RF stage will have a significant impact on the ability of survivors fleeing gender-based persecution to obtain asylum. To propose this change under the guise of purported “operational flexibility” so that the government can remove asylum seekers swiftly without regard to the meritoriousness of their claims for asylum is unconscionable.

Today, the President announced he will issue an Executive Order and interim regulation creating yet another harmful and unworkable border policy that flies in the face of this administration’s proclaimed […]

This webinar features Hon. Lisa Dornell, Retired EOIR Immigration Judge, and focuses on best practices of litigating gender-based asylum cases in front of an immigration judge, as well as recommendations […]

Presenters: Daniella Prieshoff, Tahirih Justice Center Monica Manazan, CAIR Coalition. This webinar focuses on the case law and strategy in crafting legal arguments for a gender-based asylum case. It will […]

Last night, a small group of negotiators who have been meeting behind closed doors put forward legislative text that would have devastating impacts on the ability of immigrant survivors of gender-based violence to get and stay safe. This so-called deal shows blatant disregard for the promise of a welcoming nation for all.