Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Reform UK weighs legal challenges against asylum hotels policy
Reform UK seeks to challenge the UK's reliance on hotels for asylum seekers through legal options like judicial reviews and injunctions. Swelling costs, poor conditions, and social strain are central…
Ghanaian asylum seeker wins right to stay in UK citing COVID-19 risks
The UK granted asylum to Ghanaian Winfred Kwabla Dogbey after expert medical evidence showed severe post-COVID syndrome. The…
House Republicans propose new immigration fees for asylum seekers
House Republicans propose historic $1,000 asylum fees, cost increases for immigration applications, and a $68.8 billion enforcement plan.…
Trump invites white Afrikaners to seek asylum in the United States
President Trump’s 2025 executive order welcomed white Afrikaners as refugees, pausing broader refugee admissions. Interest vastly exceeded actual…
UK government seeks private landlords to house asylum seekers with Serco
The UK government’s Serco scheme invites private landlords to house asylum seekers, offering five-year leases and guaranteed rent…
EU asylum decisions rise as Syrians lead in protection status
EU asylum decisions in 2024 rose 7% to 437,900 grants, mainly benefiting Syrians and led by Germany. New…
Serco scheme expands UK government asylum accommodation services
The Serco scheme lets the UK government work with Serco to house asylum seekers, run detention centers, and…
Republicans propose asylum application fees for first time in U.S. history
Republicans seek to charge a $1,000 asylum application fee for the first time in U.S. history. This controversial…
UK Home Office faces scrutiny over assaults on asylum seekers in care
Between January 2023 and August 2024, the UK Home Office recorded 5,960 assaults on asylum seekers, with 380…
Serco looks to add more homes for asylum seekers in the UK
Serco expands its UK asylum housing, replacing expensive hotels with private homes to save millions in public funds.…