Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Munich: 28 Injured, 2 Seriously, After Car Hits Crowd in Suspected Attack; Afghan Asylum-Seeker in Custody
A suspected attack in Munich on February 13, 2025, left 28 injured, two seriously, after a vehicle drove into a crowd. The suspect, a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker, was arrested at…
Indian Asylum Seekers in the U.S. Surge Nearly 470% in 5 Years, Study Reveals
Indian asylum seekers in the U.S. rose 466%, from 9,000 in 2018 to 51,000 in 2023, driven by…
ACLU Challenges Trump Ban on Asylum at Southern Border
The ACLU sued the Trump administration for banning asylum access at the U.S. southern border, arguing it endangers…
National Audit Office Finds Millions Wasted on Asylum Housing in UK
A National Audit Office report reveals severe financial mismanagement in the UK Home Office's asylum accommodation plans. Intended…
Labour Government Blocks SNP Plan on Work Rights for Asylum Seekers
The Labour Government rejected SNP’s proposal to grant asylum seekers work rights, despite Scots’ majority support. Focused on…
ACLU Sues Trump Over New Asylum Ban in First Legal Challenge
Rights groups, led by the ACLU, filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s sweeping asylum ban, citing legal violations…
Lives in Limbo: Asylum Seekers Trapped at Poland-Belarus Border
The Poland-Belarus border crisis highlights migrants' suffering amid geopolitical tensions. Thousands, fleeing conflicts, face violence, harsh conditions, and…
Ireland’s Asylum Accommodation Costs Surge to €84 Per Day
Ireland’s daily cost of accommodating asylum seekers rose to €84 as of January 31, 2025, reflecting increased financial…
CBP One Shutdown Leaves Asylum Seekers in Mexico Stranded, Despairing
Asylum seekers in Mexico face despair after the Trump administration abruptly ended CBP One, a vital app for…
600 Russian Asylum Seekers Await Decisions in Finland
Around 600 Russians await asylum decisions in Finland, reflecting migration influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, military mobilization,…