Members of the Tahirih staff have witnessed first-hand how recent policies are impacting individuals and families seeking protection. Help us ensure our justice system honors our nation’s proud history, enshrined in U.S. law, of offering protection to women, men, and children fleeing persecution and violence.

Tahirih Bay Area Executive Director, Morgan Weibel, wrote a letter to the editor of the Los Angeles Times about the current asylum process.

Tahirih’s Morgan Weibel spoke with the Atlantic about her experience at the border detention facilities, and about the legal challenges facing families during the reunification process.

Tahirih’s Irena Sullivan wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Times about the consequences of stricter asylum laws for women fleeing domestic violence.

Tahirih’s Chief of Policy, Archi Pyati, spoke to Huffington Post about the actions of ICE towards victims of domestic violence.

Reuters quoted the Executive Director of the Atlanta office, Shana Tabak, about the chaos of providing legal services at the border.

BuzzFeed News spoke to Tahirih’s Irena Sullivan about the consequences of the Attorney General’s decision on Matter A-B- for women.

Tahirih’s Anne Chandler spoke to Houston Public Media about the need for a new approach to filling asylum briefs in light of the new guidelines.

The governor of Missouri signed piece of legislation which bans marriage under the age of 16.

Tahirih’s Chief of Policy spoke to CNN about the new guidance for border officers to reject refugee applications based on gang and domestic violence.