Breaking News: IRAP Strongly Opposes Biden Asylum Rule
What does the final rule entail?
- The final rule extends the period before restrictions can be lifted
- Includes unaccompanied children in border encounter metrics
- Results in denial of asylum seekers’ due process
Why does IRAP oppose the rule?
IRAP views the rule as fundamentally cruel, illegal, and misguided.
The organization believes it pushes asylum seekers into more danger.
What do IRAP officials have to say?
“Our inhumane policies are being made permanent,” says IRAP Senior Policy Counsel.
“U.S. policies are directly responsible for pushing people into harm’s way,” adds IRAP/DHIA Caseworker.
How can you get involved?
Read the U.S. government’s fact sheet about the rule here
Explore policy solutions from the #WelcomeWithDignity coalition here
International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) strongly denounces the recent Biden administration’s asylum rule, labeling it as cruel, illegal, and fundamentally misguided. The organization highlights the detrimental impact of these restrictions on asylum seekers and urges for a more humane asylum system.
Source: refugeerights.org