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Apr 18, 2023

Fight to Access Trump Report on Muslim Ban Continues After New Court Ruling

Yesterday, a Connecticut federal judge ruled in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case that the U.S. government has not proved that a report on the Muslim ban issued by the Trump administration can be shielded from the public under the presidential communications privilege.

Press Release

Jun 2, 2022

IRAP Lawsuit Calls on U.S. Government to Reunite Sri Lankan Refugee Family

Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee living in Texas who has been waiting to reunite with his wife and children in the United States via the “follow-to-join” (FTJ) program.

Press Release

Apr 7, 2022

“President Biden Removed the Muslim Ban but He Didn’t Fix the Harm”: IRAP Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Separated Somali…

Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Mohamuds, a Somali refugee family waiting to reunite in the United States, and sent an open letter signed by more than 75 partner organizations calling on the Biden administration to do more to undo the legacy of the Muslim refugee ban.

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Mar 16, 2022

IRAP Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Separated Somali Refugee Family

Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Afkab Hussein, a Somali refugee who has been separated from his wife and their two children for 6 years.

Press Release

Feb 16, 2022

Refugees Affected by Trump Muslim Bans Continue to be Stalled or Rejected Under Biden, Shows New Data and Analysis Released…

Settlement reporting from IRAP’s lawsuit JFS v. Trump shows the enduring impact of the Muslim bans and demonstrates that the Biden administration has failed to rectify the harm done to refugees by the previous administration, especially when it comes to reuniting families and instituting fair and transparent refugee vetting.

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Feb 16, 2022

How the Muslim Ban Lives on for Some Refugees

IRAP is releasing data obtained through one of our lawsuits, which shows that refugees affected by the Muslim ban continue to suffer under the Biden administration.

Blog Post

Jan 27, 2022

Five Years After the Muslim Ban, Refugees Remain in Limbo

On the five year anniversary of the Muslim ban, IRAP calls on President Biden to take urgent action to reform U.S. refugee resettlement and ensure the Muslim ban ends once and for all.

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Jun 24, 2021

Why Refugee Families in the U.S. Still Cannot Reunite

A cornerstone of the U.S. refugee system, the Follow-to-Join (FTJ) process is an immigration pathway that allows asylees and resettled refugees to petition for their spouses and children to join them in the United States.

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Mar 22, 2021

Families in Limbo: What the Biden Administration Can Do Now to Address Unreasonable Delays in Refugee and Asylee Family Reunification…

This report outlines how the “Follow-to-Join” process has been hampered by actions taken by the Trump Administration and how the Biden Administration can improve the process.

Publication

Mar 9, 2021

Press Release: New IRAP Report Recommends Action to Address Delays in Family Reunification Process

The report outlines how the “Follow-to-Join” process has been nearly ground to a standstill by actions taken by the Trump Administration.

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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.

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Feb 13, 2020

Why Refugee Families Cannot Reunite

Afkab, a Somali refugee who was resettled in the United

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