Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Iraqi Asylum Seeker’s Deportation Delayed After Losing Phone and ID
An Iraqi asylum seeker's deportation was delayed after a people smuggler discarded his phone and ID, complicating his case. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities asylum seekers face, including exploitation and…
Councils Warn of Strain on Communities from Asylum Crisis and Hotel Use
UK councils highlight the severe strain on local communities from the asylum crisis, with 38,000 migrants placed in…
Deported from the US, many seek asylum across embassies in Panama City
Deportees from the U.S. in Panama face a growing humanitarian crisis, seeking asylum by moving between embassies in…
Judge’s Country Mix-Up Lets Asylum Seeker Stay in Britain
An asylum seeker was permitted to stay in Britain after a judge mistakenly confused Iraq with Iran. This…
Irish Government Halts New Asylum Centres in Areas Facing Violent Protests
The Irish government has paused opening new asylum seeker centers in specific areas following violent protests against such…
‘This Is Not How We Wanted to Live’: US Funding Cuts Leave Asylum Seekers Struggling in South Africa
Asylum seekers in South Africa face heightened struggles following U.S. funding cuts to civil society organizations. This decision…
Friedrich Merz Signals Germany May Reject Asylum Rules Set by Brussels
Germany's plans to tighten asylum rules and potentially expel migrants have caused tension within the European Union. By…
Bernie Moreno’s Push to Change Asylum Laws Faces Democratic Roadblock
Senator Bernie Moreno's RULES Act, aimed at reforming the U.S. asylum system by promoting legal entry, was blocked…
Appeal Hearings Start Over Housing for Asylum Seekers
Appeal hearings started on March 6, 2025, in a critical case contesting the UK government's asylum seeker accommodation…
Suella Braverman Fights £7M Asylum Flats Plan, Calling It “Inappropriate”
Suella Braverman opposes the Home Office's plan to purchase £7m luxury flats in Fareham to house asylum seekers,…