FACT SHEET

Asylum in the United States

This fact sheet provides an overview of the asylum system in the United States, including how asylum is defined, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

STATE FACT SHEETS

Looking for state specific immigration data and facts? Select a state to view one of our Fact Sheets.

  • Special Report

Hieleras (Iceboxes) in the Rio Grande Valley Sector

This report sheds light on the dehumanizing conditions of immigration detention facilities.

  • Fact Sheet

How the United States Immigration System Works

U.S. immigration law is very complex. Here's basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed.

  • Fact Sheet

The Cost of Immigration Enforcement and Border Security

Since the last major overhaul of the U.S. immigration system in 1986, the federal government has spent an estimated $263 billion on immigration enforcement. 

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