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Jan 20, 2021

Our Response to the Muslim Ban

Amidst global disbelief, uncertainty, and fear, the staff and volunteers at IRAP immediately sprung into action.

Blog Post

Jan 15, 2021

Updates on the Status of the Central American Minors (CAM) Program

This page provides general information about who is eligible and application processing for the Central American Minors (CAM) Program.

Legal Resource

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

Jan 8, 2021

Press Release: Appeals Court Affirms Ruling Blocking President Trump from Giving States and Localities Ability to Stop Refugee Resettlement

Three faith-based resettlement agencies brought the challenge against the unprecedented order.

Press Release

Nov 20, 2020

Press Release: IRAP Publishes Blueprint for Expanding Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Displaced People

In a new report, IRAP lays out 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.

Press Release

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 16, 2020

Actualizaciones Sobre El Estatus Actual Del Programa CAM

Si tu familia solicitó bajo el programa de Permisos Humanitarios para Menores Centroamericanos (CAM), tu puedes ser elegible para viajar ahora bajo un acuerdo judicial del 2019.

Legal Resource

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

Oct 30, 2020

Debunking “Extreme Vetting”: Recommendations to Build Back the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (June 2021)

This report outlines the harm caused by “extreme vetting” and makes key recommendations for reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

Publication

Oct 22, 2020

Adam v. Pompeo: Challenging the delays in adjudicating I-730/Follow-To-Join Petitions for Family Reunification

IRAP filed this lawsuit in partnership with two resettled Darfuri refugees who have been waiting for a decision on their petitions for their spouses and children to join them in the United States.

Case

Oct 22, 2020

Press Release: IRAP Files Challenge to Years-Long Delays in Reuniting Refugee Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                   October 22, 2020PRESS CONTACTHenrike Dessaules516.838.1269hdessaules@refugeerights.org IRAP FILES CHALLENGE TO YEARS-LONG DELAYS IN

Press Release

Aug 21, 2020

Press Release: IRAP Statement on Court Decision to End Muslim Ban Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2020 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessauleshdessaules@refugeerights.org516.838.1269 IRAP STATEMENT ON COURT

Press Release