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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 28, 2020

Press Release: IRAP Denounces Further Cuts to Refugee Admissions to Unprecedented Low

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                    October 28, 2020 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessauleshdessaules@refugeerights.org516.838.1269 IRAP DENOUNCES FURTHER CUTS

Press Release

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

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Oct 8, 2020

Press Release: IRAP Report Reveals Trump Administration Exploiting “Extreme Vetting” to Decimate Refugee Program

IRAP report reveals Trump Administration exploiting "Extreme Vetting" to decimate refugee program

Press Release

Oct 8, 2020

Connection and Community Lawyering: Impressions from IRAP’s Virtual Student Summit

Naomi Santesteban is a 1L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Blog Post

Sep 30, 2020

Press Release: IRAP Calls for Immediate Consultations and Robust Refugee Admissions in Coming Fiscal Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessauleshdessaules@refugeerights.org516.838.1269 IRAP CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE

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Sep 30, 2020

Press Release: 540 Bipartisan Elected Officials From All 50 States Urge President Trump to Welcome Refugees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2020 PRESS CONTACTS Amnesty International USA: Mariya Parodi, Press Officer, mparodi@aiusa.org,

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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

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Beneel Babaei, an alumnus of an IRAP Law School Chapter, smiles, looking slightly past the camera. He wears a blue suit and has brown hair, brown eyes, and short facial hair. He poses against unobstructed windows in an office setting.

Aug 25, 2020

IRAP Alumni Spotlight: Beneel Babaei

This is the 16th installment of our Alumni Spotlight series, which features interviews with former IRAP students who have become strong advocates and leaders in their fields of practice.

Blog Post

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

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

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