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.
2025 State Policies Enhance Driving License Access for Asylum Seekers
Asylum seekers in several U.S. states can now apply for driving licences with pending applications, EAD, and SSN. State rules differ greatly, with New York and California leading inclusivity and…
Essex Police Condemn Asylum Hotel Protest as ‘Mindless Thuggery’
Violent protests occurred at the Bell Hotel, Essex, on July 20, 2025, following an asylum seeker's criminal charges.…
Legal Aid Board €1.3m Over Budget Amid Rising Asylum Seeker Cases
Ireland’s Legal Aid Board is overwhelmed by soaring asylum seeker cases, causing a €1.3 million budget shortfall and…
Asylum Seeker Accused of Assault Sparks Protest Outside UK Migrant Hotel
Ethiopian asylum seeker Kebatu is accused of assaults shortly after arriving in the UK, triggering protests in Epping…
African Asylum Seekers in Toronto Face Racism and Homelessness, Report Finds
African asylum seekers in Canada must prove danger fears to qualify. They face racism, housing, and work challenges,…
Watertown Ukrainian Family’s Asylum Appeal Denied, Facing Deportation Deadline
After denial of their asylum appeal, the Watertown Ukrainian family confronts deportation deadlines and limited options. TPS offers…
Two Sentenced to House Arrest for Exploiting Asylum Seekers via Fake Temp Agencies
Two Quebec operators sentenced for running fraudulent temp agencies exploiting asylum seekers. Over 400 workers were underpaid illegally,…
Asylum Seeker Arrested Outside Portland Court Ordered Released Immediately
Oregon’s federal judge released O-J-M, a trans asylum seeker detained illegally through expedited removal by ICE after court…
Maine to End Transitional Housing for Asylum Seekers by September 2025
Maine’s transitional housing program for asylum seekers closes in 2025 amid high costs and funding cuts. About 1,000…
Harris Says Asylum Seekers Should Pay Rent, Critics Call It Unfair
Starting late 2025, asylum seekers in government housing may pay rent under Harris’s proposal. The plan intends cost…