Exclusive: Afghan Allies Take Legal Action Against State Department for SIV Denials

Five Afghan nationals and the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) took legal action against the State Department for denying Chief of Mission (COM) applications required in the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process without proper explanation, jeopardizing their safety. What are the Plaintiffs Seeking? The opportunity to challenge denials for Afghan allies. The required written explanations … Read more

Breaking News: IRAP & ACLU Demand Transparency on Refugee Detention at Guantánamo Bay

IRAP and ACLU Sue U.S. Government for Information on Refugee Detention at Guantánamo Bay What is the Lawsuit About? Advocates seek information on the secretive practice of detaining refugees at Guantánamo Bay. IRAP and ACLU filed a lawsuit under the FOIA to compel disclosure of records. What Did the IRAP Report Reveal? Last week, IRAP … Read more