The administration proposed sweeping regulations that would dramatically expand biometric submission requirements for immigration applications—giving the government maximal information about immigrants and their family members.

On August 31, 2020, 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 asylum seekers for their ‘credible fear’ of persecution while a lawsuit remains pending.

Last Friday, the administration proposed sweeping regulations to change procedures in immigration court— making it even more difficult for immigrant survivors of violence to seek protection in the United States. […]

On Friday August 7, 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court issued its opinion on Matter of A-B-. In it, the court safeguards asylum protections for survivors of gender-based violence, despite the […]

Meet Tahirih Baltimore’s Social Services Associate, Edith Zarco

Tahirih’s development team builds meaningful relationships with advocates and connects with supporters to educate them about the impact of our work. Their support and resources enable us to provide free […]

Soy guatemalteca y vengo de una familia humilde e indígena. Casi toda mi vida ha sido de sufrimiento y muchas veces de carencia. Estoy aquí como un ejemplo para las mujeres y las madres, sobrevivientes que han hecho todo lo posible para protegerse y proteger a sus hijos.