Executive Actions to Impact Asylum Seekers
President Biden recently announced new executive actions that will have significant consequences for asylum seekers at the U.S. border. These measures, based on flawed metrics, will close the border to all asylum seekers without individualized review. Here’s what you need to know:
Statement from IRAP
- Hannah Flamm, Policy Counsel at IRAP, condemns President Biden’s actions as political theater
- IRAP urges the administration to rethink this harmful strategy
Human Stories Behind the Policy
- Marlo and Nadia from Honduras faced hardships at the border due to previous closure measures
- Maylin from Guatemala had to flee Mexico with her children to escape violence
- Ruth’s family fled Venezuela after facing persecution for their beliefs
Call to Action
IRAP urges the Biden administration to reconsider these actions and prioritize humane solutions for those seeking safety. To learn more about the consequences of these new measures, read IRAP’s backgrounder here.
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Source: refugeerights.org