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Jul 1, 2019

IRAP & RAICES File Challenge to Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Asylum Seekers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   July 1, 2019 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules, IRAP, hdessaules@refugeerights.org, 516.838.1269

Press Release

Jun 28, 2019

Kiakombua v. Wolf: Protecting the credible fear process for seeking asylum

This case challenged the April 2019 and September 2019 changes to the Credible Fear Interview Lesson Plan, the U.S. government’s manual for conducting a screening interview to assess whether an asylum seeker should be allowed to pursue their asylum claim in immigration court. 

Case

Jun 12, 2019

IRAP Lawsuit Reveals Government Flouts Congress, Reports Inaccurate Processing Times in SIV Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   June 12, 2019 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules, IRAP, hdessaules@refugeerights.org, 516.838.1269

Press Release

May 16, 2019

IRAP Lauds Introduction of Afghan Allies Protection Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                      May 16, 2019 PRESS CONTACT

Press Release

May 15, 2019

IRAP Alumni Spotlight: Yekaterina Reyzis

This is the twelfth installment of our Alumni Spotlight series, which features interviews with former IRAP students

Blog Post

May 9, 2019

IRAP Tonight with John Oliver Celebrates Refugees, Draws Big Laughs in NYC

On Tuesday evening, more than 700 people crowded the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln

Blog Post

May 8, 2019

John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac Celebrate IRAP’s Life-Saving Work Providing Legal Services To Refugees And Displaced People Worldwide at “IRAP…

For Immediate Release May 8, 2019 Press Contact Sunshine Sachs irap@sunshinesachs.com (212) 691-2800 JOHN

Press Release

May 8, 2019

A Refugee’s Journey

This video, animated by Igor + Valentine and produced by IRAP, premiered during IRAP's first gala, IRAP Tonight.

Video

May 3, 2019

Federal Court Rules Muslim Ban Challenge Can Continue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2019 CONTACT Henrike Dessaules, IRAP: 516-838-1269,

Press Release

Apr 12, 2019

Government and Central American Families Reach Historic Settlement, Paving the Way for Children to Reunite With Parents in the U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                      April 12, 2019 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules,

Press Release

Mar 29, 2019

Law Students Advocate for US Wartime Allies on Capitol Hill During IRAP’s Annual Advocacy Day

Law students from IRAP chapters throughout the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. last month

Blog Post

Mar 21, 2019

IRAP and RAICES File FOIA on SIV Holders Detained at Airports upon Arrival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                      March 21, 2019 PRESS CONTACT

Press Release