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Child marriage: Why does it persist in the US?
The Stream, a daily TV show on Al Jazeera, discussed the issue of child marriage in the United States and why it persists. Femi Oke interviews Donna Pollard, founder of […]
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Harris County OKs $2.5M to help poor immigrants fight deportations
In Houston, Harris County commissioners approved funding for a legal defense fund to support vulnerable immigrants and survivors of violence facing deportation. Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Houston’s Policy and Advocacy Manager, is […]
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Introduction of The Status of Child Marriages in the United States Act
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Van Taylor introduced the Status of Child Marriage in the United States Act— legislation to study this pressing issue in the U.S. In a statement […]
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The ‘Triple Tsunami’ of COVID-19, Economic Collapse, and Domestic Violence
In this article, the Women’s Media Center looks at the connection between economic insecurity and domestic violence—which has been exacerbated during the pandemic. The Women’s Media Center spoke to Aicha, […]
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How Houston-Area Families Are Being Forced From Their Homes Without An Eviction Notice
In Houston, communities continue to face eviction, despite a federal moratorium halting the practice. Houston Public Media spoke to Guadalupe Fernández, Tahirih Houston Policy and Advocacy Manager, on barriers that […]
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Immigration Appeals Proposal Would Erode Due Process
Lynn M. Pearson, Tahirih Atlanta Senior Staff Attorney, wrote an expert analysis on recently proposed changes to immigration court procedures that would eviscerate the few legal protections for immigrants and […]
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There’s a Simple Solution to End Child Marriage in North Carolina
In this piece, Ms. Magazine spoke to Jeanne Smoot, Tahirih Senior Counsel for Policy and Strategy, on the alarming rates of child marriage in North Carolina. Read more here.
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Landlords And Tenant Advocates Scramble To Unpack Legal, Financial Ramifications Of The CDC Eviction Moratorium
Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Houston Policy and Advocacy Manager, spoke to BisNow about the impact of the eviction crisis on immigrant survivors. Fernandez also discussed what the CDC Eviction Moratorium could […]
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Judge blocks asylum screening by border protection agents
Judge Leon in the District Court of the District of Columbia issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the deportation of families and the use of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to screen […]
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Judge blocks asylum screening by border protection agents
Judge Leon in the District Court of the District of Columbia issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the deportation of families and the use of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to screen […]
Success Stories
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Ana
After years of living in fear, Ana escaped from her abuser, only to be sent back and forced to flee again.
December 4, 2019
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Action Alerts
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Act Now to Save Asylum
Make your voice heard about a new proposed rule that would make it impossible for asylum seekers to get a fair shot at obtaining protection.
October 14, 2020 -
Salvemos el derecho de asilo
Haga escuchar su voz sobre una nueva norma propuesta que cerrará la puerta a la mayoría de la gente buscando asilo en los Estados Unidos. La regla amenaza la seguridad de sobrevivientes de todo tipo de abusos de los derechos humanos.
July 7, 2020
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