Political Asylum
Asylum Seekers remain in Limbo due to Border Restrictions
Government decisions to ease the impact of the pandemic The arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic was totally unexpected for countries and governments around the world. Society had not gone through a similar crisis for several decades and we clearly did not know how to handle the impact of the virus and the entire crisis that…
Read MoreTrump’s Government Receives Strong Criticism for Asylum Policies
The pandemic helped the government to reduce immigration Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has focused heavily on reducing both legal and illegal immigration, arguing that public resources should be available only to legal citizens. Immigration policies in the US, especially for asylum and refuge requests, have been significantly modified in recent years.…
Read MoreBorder restrictions continue in the US – Use this time wisely!
Trump’s administration extends borders closure Since the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the world, most countries have chosen to temporarily close borders to avoid importing and exporting the virus. Therefore, international flights and in many cases national flights, were suspended for a specific period of time. In the case of the North American territory, the…
Read MoreJudge Rules in Favor of Asylum Seekers
Five asylum seekers were released from the “Remain in Mexico” policy The immigration policy “Remain in Mexico” refers to a government order implemented since January 2019 by President Donald Trump. This policy requires applicants for political asylum to remain in Mexico while receiving a response to their immigration requests. However, since the massive outbreak of…
Read MoreLawsuit Against Trump’s Asylum Policy
Lawsuit asks Trump for explanation about immigrants in Mexico Trump’s government received a lawsuit over the immigration policy known as “Remain in Mexico” and its implementation during the global Coronavirus pandemic. “Remain in Mexico” Policy – Brief explanation In 2019, the current administration of the US created a program called Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). This…
Read MoreAsylum Cases Accumulate More and More
Government decisions on immigration during the pandemic It is well known that most borders around the world are currently closed to prevent the import and export of the Coronavirus. President Trump decided to suspend the entry of immigrants to the country, as well as applications for asylum and refuge until public health is no longer…
Read MoreLawmakers Against Stopping Asylum Requests During Pandemic
Asylum and refuge policies during the pandemic Trump’s government decided to ban asylum and refuge applications during the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the US. This means that no immigrant can enter the country to request political asylum or refuge. Immigrants who currently reach the borders are deported almost immediately, normally to Central America. The…
Read MoreMinors’ cases remain active despite pandemic
Minors’ hearings in the midst of the health crisis It is well known that the arrival of the Coronavirus caused many temporary changes in the immigration policies of the US. Nowadays, most of the processes are done virtually and we must wait until the offices of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) reopen to…
Read MoreAsylum seekers go through a difficult time
The pandemic affected millions of asylum seekers Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has attempted to reduce the number of asylum and refuge permits issued in the US annually. After the appearance of the Coronavirus in the North American territory, the current government closed the borders and prohibited the entry of asylum and…
Read MoreAsylum seekers have been forgotten
Government’s agenda regarding immigration President Trump has fervently attempted to decrease immigration in the US, arguing that immigrants use public benefits but offer nothing in return to the country. Since Trump took office in 2017, he has focused heavily on government strategies to reduce the entry of immigrants into the country. He has repeatedly stated…
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