Asylum
U.S. asylum application procedures, credible and reasonable fear standards, immigration court proceedings, and policy changes affecting asylum seekers. Covers defensive and affirmative asylum processes.
Labour unveils radical immigration plan to reform asylum
The Labour government proposed sweeping 2025 immigration reforms to strengthen borders, cut net migration by about 100,000 a year, speed asylum decisions with AI support, end asylum hotels by 2029,…
UK-Born Children at Risk of Deportation Under New Asylum Reforms
New UK asylum reforms could see UK‑born children deported with their families after final refusals. The package narrows…
Mahmood Faces Calls for Compassion and Clarity in Hardline Asylum Policy
Shabana Mahmood proposed time-limited refugee protection in November 2025 to curb irregular migration, including almost 40,000 small-boat arrivals.…
Minister reaffirms commitment to asylum reforms amid Labour scrutiny
On 17 November 2025 the UK unveiled major asylum reforms: a 5→20 year settlement period, a single appeals…
Ministers deny jewellery seizure for asylum seekers amid reform debate
On 17 November 2025 ministers announced reforms making refugee status temporary with 30-month reviews and extending permanent residence…
Venezuelan asylum seeker swept up in Woodland Creek FBI raid in Eugene
An FBI/ICE raid on October 15, 2025, targeting firearms at Woodland Creek Apartments led to detention of a…
Trump Could Offer Asylum to Britons Prosecuted for Immigration Views
Officials are considering allowing asylum for Britons facing prosecution over immigration or gender speech, amid a 2025 USRAP…
Home Secretary Unveils Biggest Shake-Up of UK Asylum System
On 17 November 2025 Shabana Mahmood announced broad asylum reforms: fast-track deportations, restricted appeals, ECHR-linked legal changes, visa…
UK Asylum Overhaul: Fast-Track Deportations and Appeals Reform
The UK announced reforms on 17 November 2025 to fast‑track deportations, overhaul human rights tests and limit repeated…
Home Office minister confirms asylum seekers’ jewellery may be seized
Alex Norris said on 17 November 2025 that jewellery and valuables could be taken from asylum seekers to…