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Asylum
Lawyers: ‘Wide Ramifications’ of UK Asylum for Palestinian Citizen of Israel
Lawyers cited asylum seekers’ ‘anti-Zionist political’ opinions and ‘Palestinian solidarity activism” means he is at ’enhanced risk of persecution.’
Home Office Loses Nearly 6,000 ‘Withdrawn’ Asylum Applicants
Ministers said the Home Office didn’t lose all 17,316 ‘withdrawn’ applicants in the year ending Sept. 2023, but is trying to find 5,598 of them.
Statistics Watchdog Scrutinises Government Claim on Clearing Asylum Backlog
Jamie Jenkins, former senior analyst at the ONS, said he believes the Home Office’s handling of asylum claims represents ‘a significant security risk.’
Former DHS Secretary Says Border Security Requires Policy Changes, Not More Spending
‘There’s not a money problem along the southwest border, it’s a policy problem.’
Illegal Immigrants Moved Back on Barge After Bacteria Outbreak
The group arrived by coach to Portland Port in Dorset on Thursday and were met by protesters who are against the use of the vessel.
EU Nations Received Over 500,000 Asylum Applications in 1st Half of 2023
It marks a nearly 30 percent increase year on year, with experts predicting the figure will exceed 1 million.
Appeals Court Allows Biden Asylum Policy to Remain in Place
Biden’s controversial asylum policy for those at the U.S.–Mexico border can remain in effect for now, a U.S. appeals court has ruled.
NYC Colleges to Give Student Credit for Helping Illegal Immigrants File Asylum Claims
Mayor Eric Adams has enlisted NYC colleges and universities to help illegal immigrants file asylum applications.
