Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Epping Council Challenges High Court Ruling Blocking Closure of Asylum Hotel
Epping Council's bid for a permanent injunction against an asylum seeker hotel failed in the High Court, with the Supreme Court later blocking further appeals.
Home Office Considers Handcuffing Child Asylum Seekers for Removal
UK Home Secretary shifts asylum policy to 30-month temporary protection with periodic reviews starting March 2026; unaccompanied minors…
Poland Ends Special Legal Status for Ukrainians, Putting Pesel UKR and Permits at Risk
Poland repeals the 2022 Special Act, moving 1 million Ukrainians to standard immigration rules and EU protection frameworks…
Greece Revokes Thousands of Asylum Permits as North Africa Cases Come Under Review
Greece to revoke 1,000+ asylum permits and suspend North African sea-arrival applications, sparking international outcry over human rights…
5,000 Asylum Seekers Lose Work Authorization After Being Charged with Particularly Serious Crime
U.S. asylum adjudicators are strictly applying criminal history bars, such as 'particularly serious crimes,' which can permanently block…
Supreme Court Upholds Substantial-Evidence Standard for Immigration Board Reviews
The Supreme Court ruled that appeals courts must defer to BIA factual findings in asylum cases, narrowing the…
UK Tightens Entry Rules for Saint Lucian Passport Holders as Asylum Claims Rise
Saint Lucian passport holders now require a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for short visits, though reports of…
UK Freezes Student Visas for Four Countries Under Emergency Brake on Asylum Claims
UK suspends study visas for four nations using 'emergency brake' powers following a 470% spike in asylum claims,…
Trump Administration Memo Prompts Uscis Director Joseph Edlow, ICE Acting Todd Lyons to Shift Refugee Detention Policy
New federal memo mandates detention for refugees missing one-year green card deadlines, sparking due process concerns and overcrowding…
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Immigration Judges Under Substantial Evidence Standard
The Supreme Court considers if 'persecution' in asylum cases is a factual or legal finding, a decision that…