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Aug 4, 2021

IRAP Denounces Biden Administration Decisions to Extend Title 42 Expulsions, Implement Expedited Removals

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is extremely disappointed by the extension of the harmful and illegal Title 42 policy and urges the Administration to recommit to upholding asylum law.

Press Release

Feb 18, 2021

Press Release: IRAP Welcomes Biden Administration’s Immigration Bill

IRAP welcomes this opening proposal as an important step to promote family unity, chart a path to citizenship for millions of people in the United States, and implement a number of important humanitarian policies that IRAP has championed.

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Feb 3, 2021

Busting Myths about Forced Migrants: Seeking Asylum in the United States

Each month, a different IRAP chapter will dispel a common misconception related to refugee issues.

Blog Post

Feb 2, 2021

Press Release: New Executive Actions Aim To Strengthen Asylum Protections, Reunite Families

IRAP welcomes the orders, which intend to reverse many of the Trump Administration’s most xenophobic policies.

Press Release

Jan 14, 2021

Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

A federal court in the case CASA v. Wolf has temporarily stopped the government from enforcing new rules that limit asylum seekers’ ability to get an employment authorization document (EAD).

Legal Resource

Nov 16, 2020

Iraqi Deportation Resources

This is a resource page for Iraqi nationals facing deportation, their families, and attorneys who want to be part of the national effort to help them.

Legal Resource

Nov 9, 2020

Press Release: After Election Results, IRAP Calls On President-Elect Joe Biden To Restore Protections For Displaced People

“We are excited to be working with the new administration and with bipartisan allies to make our vision a reality that everyone has a safe place to live and a safe way to get there.”

Press Release

Nov 2, 2020

Press Release: Judge Declares Unlawful and Vacates Government’s Asylum Seeker “Credible Fear” Standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                    November 2, 2020 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules, IRAP, 516.838.1269, hdessaules@refugeerights.orgLucia Allain, RAICES, media@raicestexas.org JUDGE

Press Release

Nov 1, 2020

Expanding Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Displaced Persons: A Blueprint for the U.S. Government (November 2020)

This policy report outlines the multiple ways in which the incoming administration could address hurdles in existing pathways, as well as expand and pilot new programs, to bring displaced people to safety.

Publication

Sep 13, 2020

Press Release: Court Partially Blocks Rules Limiting Work Permits for Asylum Seekers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2020  MEDIA CONTACTS ASAP: Janis Jin / janis.jin@asylumadvocacy.org / (949) 378-9668IRAP: Henrike

Press Release

Aug 14, 2020

Press Release: On Call, Advocates Discuss Suit to Protect Asylum Seekers’ Ability to Work

For Immediate Release: August 14, 2020 Contact: Morgan Caplan at 443-986-1221 or morgan@npstrategygroup.net  ON CALL, ADVOCATES

Press Release

Jul 21, 2020

CASA de Maryland v. Mayorkas: Protecting asylum seekers’ access to work authorization

This case challenged Trump-era rules that make it more difficult for asylum seekers to access work authorization (also known as “Employment Authorization Documents” or EADs).

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