Top Dem Admits That Courts End Up Shooting Down Most Migrants’ Asylum Claims
Democratic lawmakers acknowledged Tuesday that the U.S. immigration system is overwhelmed with asylum seekers who don’t actually qualify for asylum. California Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren speaks before the House Judiciary Committee. hearinghas publicly acknowledged that most migrants seeking asylum lose their cases in immigration courts and argued that detention centers are too underfunded to handle […]
Asylum seekers hopeful despite deportation warnings
Somerton, Arizona (AZ Family) —President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy changes are likely to impact families seeking refuge in the U.S., but many say the policy is still moving forward despite the proposed overhaul . Talks have already begun on reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” immigration border policy. Earlier this week, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky […]
‘THANK YOU, JESUS’: Video Shows Woman In Tears. Police Say They Thwarted Asylum Seeker’s Rape Attempt
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office in Florida released a video Friday showing an illegal immigrant attempting to rape a young woman after she called 911. While making the emergency call, the woman pretended to order pizza, a common euphemism for rape and assault victims who don’t want to let their attacker know they’re seeking help. When […]
Nearly One Million Foreign Nationals Flocked To US For Asylum In 2023, Shattering All-Time Record
Nearly 1 million foreign nationals applied for asylum in the United States in 2023, according to federal data, showing how dramatic the immigration crisis has become under the Biden-Harris administration. A record total of 945,370 asylum applications were filed in 2023. According to Report from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Not only is this […]
Biden Reportedly Planning To Make Tightened Border Asylum Restrictions More Permanent
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to make an executive order cracking down on asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border more permanent. The White House will soon issue changes to an existing executive order that will make lifting asylum restrictions more difficult. According to said two sources who spoke to CBS News. As a result […]
Democratic process? It is unnecessary in this Sedona asylum, where the inmates run the city
The city of Sedona began discussing a car camp for homeless workers at the Sedona Cultural Park in January. On January 9, the City Council directed staff to begin planning the camp by voice vote, but did not vote to legally or officially approve the camp. Keeping Sedona residents informed, we notified residents that the […]
Pima County officials warn asylum seeker program is being forced to an end as federal funding wanes
A Pima County-run program that provides transportation, food, medical care and temporary shelter to asylum seekers released into the United States could end by April. This is because the federal funding that supported it has dried up. Asylum seekers processed along the Arizona border often travel about 48 hours to come to Tucson. The Pima […]
Tucson prepares for end of federal funding for asylum seekers
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson City Council held a study session Wednesday, Feb. 21, to discuss the impending end of federal funds currently used to assist asylum seekers. Current federal funding is expected to run out on March 31st, giving cities like Tucson just under six weeks to decide how to deal with the […]
Pima County winding down program to house, transport asylum seekers as funding may be running out
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Pima County has begun the process of eliminating a program that transports asylum seekers from Tucson to other destinations around the country. The county took over the small program five years ago to coordinate the efforts of nonprofits, state and federal agencies, and other southern Arizona counties. At the time, […]
Senator Marco Rubio Pushes Back On CNN Host Jake Tapper Over Whether Asylum Leads To Citizenship In Border Deal
Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio pushed back on CNN host Jake Tapper in a disagreement over whether asylum leads to citizenship in the failed border security deal. Rubio appeared on “State of the Union” to talk about the ongoing border crisis and the recently failed bipartisan Senate Border Security Agreement. During an interview with the […]