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Politics Trump Is Trying to Make It Harder for Torture Victims to Seek Asylum

The newly-proposed rule narrows the categories of people who face persecution based on race, nationality, religion, political opinions, or “social group.”

Farah Eltohamy June 16, 2020 8:53 am MST
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Coronavirus Trump Uses Coronavirus to Shut Down Asylum System at U.S. Borders

The U.S. government used an obscure public health law to justify shutting down the nation’s asylum system in the name of public health.

Associated Press Associated Press April 9, 2020 8:59 am MST
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Criminal Justice Immigration Judges Say Their Courts Are a Health Hazard and Should Be Closed

Lawyers worry their detained clients could contract the coronavirus while awaiting trial.

Associated Press Associated Press March 26, 2020 11:34 am MST

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