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‘Heartless’: Advocates Bristle at Trump Plan to Charge Asylum-Seekers a Fee
Tahirih Chief of Policy Archi Pyati spoke with NBC News about the cruelty of the administration’s proposed fee on asylum seekers.
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Presidential Proclamation Calls For Harmful Asylum Restrictions
Tahirih is deeply concerned about the likelihood of new regulations pursuant to the presidential proclamation on April 29, which will make it nearly impossible for asylum seekers to access the rights to which they are entitled under international and domestic law.
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From the Desk of Sasha Bershad
Meet Sasha Bershad, Tahirih Greater DC’s Immigration and Family Law Attorney.
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Maryland Legislature Fails to Address Child Marriage – Again
Tahirih is disappointed that for the fourth year in a row, Maryland’s legislature ended its session without passing legislation to fix the state’s child marriage problem.
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Trump’s New Attorney General Launches Fresh Changes to Immigration Courts
The San Francisco Chronicle detailed recent changes to immigration policy that would allow appellate judges to declare their rulings as precedent, quoting Tahirih Chief of Programs Rena Cutlip-Mason.
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Perseverance, Strength, and Permanent Markers
Tahirih San Francisco Executive Director Morgan Weibel’s remarks at the 2nd Annual Bay Area Benefit highlighted perseverance, community, and a mother’s love for her child.
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Aicha Abdoulaye Mahamane: Survivor, Hero, Woman
Courageous Voice Honoree, Aicha Abdoulaye Mahamane, takes us on a journey – her journey – to living a free life as a woman.
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Demolishing, Then Rebuilding, for Justice
Layli Miller-Muro: “Pick up a hammer, rebuild our justice system for those who need it most.”
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A Small Role in the Fight for Equality
Penn Badgley addressed his role in the fight for equality at the San Francisco Bay Area’s 2nd Annual Benefit.
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Federal Judge Blocks ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
Tahirih celebrates a federal judge’s decision blocking the Administration’s policy of sending asylum seekers to Mexico while their cases are pending.