Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

The United States has a longstanding tradition of welcoming individuals from around the world who are seeking protection and refuge. But recent U.S. policy has grown increasingly hostile toward asylum seekers and refugees. Instead of turning vulnerable individuals away, the United States should maintain its global reputation as a leader in refugee resettlement and humanitarian protection. Doing so not only upholds American values but sustains and strengthens our communities. Data from the Council shows that refugees and asylees make tremendous contributions to our economy as earners, taxpayers, and consumers. Learn more about the contributions and challenges of asylum seekers and refugees below.

The Philadelphia Inquirer Opinion: A long walk to a new life: Ragged sneakers remind Cherry Hill immigration lawyer what’s at stake for asylum-seekers

The Philadelphia Inquirer Opinion: A long walk to a new life: Ragged sneakers remind Cherry Hill immigration lawyer what’s at stake for asylum-seekers

The sneakers are worn and ragged, with bits of dirt and thorn still embedded in the soles. Someone else might have tossed them out. But to Luis Canales, they’re precious. In these shoes he walked thousands of miles, from Honduras to Mexico to Texas, to safety and freedom and all… Read More

Trump Declares National Emergency to Fund His Border Wall

Trump Declares National Emergency to Fund His Border Wall

Parents Ripped Apart from Their Children by Family Separation Policy File Claims Against Trump Administration

Parents Ripped Apart from Their Children by Family Separation Policy File Claims Against Trump Administration

In their claims, the mothers describe the harrowing circumstances in which immigration officers ripped their children away from them. Read More

Setting the Record Straight: Asylum Seekers Show Up for Court

Setting the Record Straight: Asylum Seekers Show Up for Court

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