Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Kampala Quietly Blocks Arrival of Eritrean Asylum Seekers
Uganda suspended Eritrean asylum seeker registration on January 10, 2025, blocking legal status and support for new arrivals. Over 59,600 Eritrean refugees face arrest risks and no refugee recognition. Regional…
Lee Anderson Declares War on Asylum Housing in Wales
Reform UK’s plans to stop asylum housing in Wales and prioritize locals for social housing mark a sharp…
Criticism Mounts Over France’s New Faster Asylum Processing Trial
France’s new France Asile system streamlines asylum applications into one day but expands accelerated procedures, detention, and limits…
Canada Targets Asylum Abuse Among International Students with New Bill
Canada’s Bill C-2 limits asylum claims mainly by international students, especially from India and Nigeria, while expanding IRCC…
Ottawa Proposes Immigration Reforms to Limit Asylum Hearings Access
Canada’s Bill C-2 restricts asylum access by denying claims filed late or through unofficial crossings. It expands executive…
Amnesty International Canada Condemns Ottawa’s Border Bill as Assault on Asylum Rights
Bill C-2 would restrict asylum access and increase government discretion over immigration documents in Canada. Amnesty International warns…
Protests Erupt Over ICE Detention of Transgender Asylum Seeker in Portland
ICE detained transgender asylum seeker O-J-M post-hearing in Portland, prompting emergency legal action. Changes in expedited removal and…
Justice Minister Defends New Border Bill’s Asylum Restrictions
Canada’s Strong Borders Act limits asylum claims to individuals present less than one year, retroactive to June 2025.…
Judges Upholding High Number of ‘Exceptional’ Asylum Claims
U.S. Immigration Judges set records in March 2025 with 10,933 asylum decisions and a 76% denial rate. New…
Federal Judge Blocks ICE from Removing Transgender Asylum Seeker in Washington
Judge Amy Baggio’s June 3, 2025 order blocks ICE from removing transgender asylum seeker O-J-M after her arrest…