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 […]

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 […]

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 […]