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Knesset Committee Backs Bill to Expel Asylum Seekers Supporting Regimes

Israel’s Knesset approved a proposed law allowing asylum seeker expulsion for regime support in their home country. Aimed at curbing…

NYC Mayor to Close Roosevelt Hotel Center for Asylum Seekers

NYC Mayor announced the closure of the Roosevelt Hotel Asylum Seeker Arrival Center, which had been accommodating migrants. The decision…

UK Tightens Citizenship Rules for Illegal Immigrants and Asylum Seekers

The UK will tighten citizenship rules for illegal immigrants and asylum seekers from February 2025, barring those entering unlawfully from…

Attacks by Asylum Seekers Fuel Far-Right Surge in German Politics

Recent attacks by asylum seekers in Germany have fueled support for far-right parties and stricter immigration policies. A controversial Bundestag…

Asylum Seeker Numbers Drop Sharply Amid New U.S. Border Policies

Asylum seeker numbers at the U.S. southern border have drastically dropped due to strict Trump administration policies, including bans on…

Sudanese Asylum Seeker Ruled a Child, Sparking Debate on Age Disputes

A Sudanese asylum seeker deemed a child despite a "receding hairline" has sparked debate over UK's age assessments. The decision…

Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving Policies

The U.S. asylum process protects individuals fleeing persecution, with three pathways: affirmative, defensive, and credible fear-based interviews. Applicants file Form…

Immigration and Refugee Board Sets Higher Bar for Asylum Claims in Canada

Canada's new asylum policy, effective 2025, requires asylum seekers to provide robust evidence of danger to avoid deportation, aiming to…