IRAP March 14, 2024 PRESS CONTACTS Spencer Tilger, [email protected] REFUGEE MOTHER STRANDED IN IRAQ SUES GOVERNMENT TO RETURN TO SAFETY IN UNITED STATES WITH CHILDREN (Greenbelt, MD) – Last night, Jane Doe, a refugee mother stranded in Iraq, requested a federal court allow her to return to safety in the United States with her … Read more
What Does the Report on NYC Immigration Courts Reveal? A recent report delves into the operations of New York City immigration courts between 2022 and 2023. Let’s take a closer look at the key findings: Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data on three NYC immigration courts Data collected by volunteer court observers Compiled by the NYU … Read more
March 20, 2024 Yesterday, Congressional negotiators confirmed that a bipartisan funding bill will authorize 12,000 additional Afghan Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and extend the program through 2025. Without action, the number of authorized Special Immigrant Visas would run out before the end of the year, leaving hundreds of thousands of Afghan allies and their families … Read more
IRAP, along with other nonprofit organizations focused on climate action and migrant and refugee advocacy, released a legal action agenda to protect the rights of climate-displaced individuals in the Americas. Here are the key steps outlined in the agenda: Concrete Steps for Climate-Displaced People in the Americas Ensuring the rights and well-being of climate-impacted populations … Read more
IRAP and American Families United submitted an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Department of State v. Muñoz showcasing stories of families who, like the couple at the core of the case, were separated by consular decisions. Case background Sandra Muñoz, a U.S. citizen, sought a visa for her husband, Luis Asencio-Cordero, to … Read more
IRAP Hosting Webinar Training for Legal Practitioners on Refugee Protection Claims Related to Climate Change IRAP is hosting a webinar training session focused on U.S. Refugee Protection Claims Related to Climate Change and Environmental Disasters. The training will take place on Earth Day, April 22nd, from 12pm-1pm ET and is CLE-eligible. Interested practitioners can register … Read more
Challenging Government Policy Preventing Syrian Refugees from Reuniting This case raises concerns about a government policy that bars Syrian refugees from accessing a family reunification pathway designed to bypass visa backlogs. Our plaintiffs, two U.S. citizens who fled Syria as refugees, are striving to reunite with their siblings left behind in Jordan. Their siblings face … Read more
2024 Pro Bono Appreciation Week Honorees Who is honored for their excellent pro bono case team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer? Alessandra Scalise Elvira Sihvola Maylin Meisenheimer Linda Martin Michael Leonetti This team worked on behalf of an Afghan family in danger due to the father’s work for the U.S. government. Their dedication led to successful … Read more
Refugee and Human Rights Advocates Address Climate Displacement What Happened? Advocates testified before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Barbados Historic hearing on States’ human rights obligations in the climate emergency Testimony presented by several organizations and experts Why is it Important? Millions displaced in Latin America and the Caribbean due to climate crisis … Read more