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Family Separation at the Border: What It Means
May 31st, 2018Tahirih condemns the government’s new “zero tolerance” policy, which has resulted in the separation of families in record numbers.
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Upholding Asylum for Survivors of Violence
May 4th, 2018The Attorney General is about to decide whether to reverse policy that offers asylum to survivors of gender-based violence. Learn how Tahirih is leading the charge to maintain asylum for survivors.
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From the Desk of Hania Luna
April 17th, 2018Meet Hania, a member of the Social Services team in Tahirih’s Houston office. As a child of Mexican immigrants, Hania’s acute awareness of the struggles and successes immigrant families experience was informed by her upbringing. This awareness led to a deeply-rooted empathy for the clients she now advocates for through Tahirih.
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Tahirih Delivers Petition on Asylum for Domestic Violence Survivors to the Attorney General
April 16th, 2018Today, Tahirih delivered our petition on asylum for domestic violence survivors to the Attorney General. At the time of delivery, this petition had received nearly 60,000 signatures!
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Sessions Reviewing Immigrant Abuse Victims’ Protections
March 13th, 2018Tahirih’s Chief of Policy spoke with CNN about Attorney General Jeff Session’s recent move to reconsider whether survivors of domestic violence can seek asylum in the U.S.
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Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Who Qualifies for Asylum
March 12th, 2018Courageous Tahirih client Aracely spoke with NPR’s Morning Edition for this story about Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recent moves to review who qualifies for asylum in the U.S.
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Immigrant Women and Girls Need More Protection, Not Less: Tahirih Justice Center Survey
January 31st, 2018A new Tahirih report showcases results of a nationwide survey on the challenges immigrant women and girls face in the United States.