June 12, 2024 New York, NY Last Friday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the U.S. government’s attempt to avoid accountability in Afghan & Iraqi Allies v. Blinken, a class action lawsuit challenging the U.S. government’s failure to adjudicate Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications in a timely manner. What Was the Decision? The U.S. … Read more
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 … Read more
Sudanese People Facing Imminent Famine: Urgent Humanitarian Crisis Why are millions in Sudan at risk? Displaced from their lands Living under bombardments Cut off from humanitarian assistance What is the current situation in Sudan? Time is running out for millions of people in Sudan who are facing the threat of famine. The situation is dire, … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) wrapped up its 2024 International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) in New York on 23 May. What was the focus of the IDM conference? The IDM conference discussed creating more opportunities for people to move in a regular and beneficial manner. The event aimed to explore a comprehensive approach to … Read more
Who is Kofi Kinaata? Renowned Ghanaian musician and National Goodwill Ambassador for the International Organization for Migration (IOM). What did Kofi Kinaata do at the IDM? Lent his distinctive voice to promote regular migration pathways at the International Dialogue on Migration. Why is this important? Kofi Kinaata’s involvement helps raise awareness about the need for … Read more
May 9, 2024 Today, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that would further restrict access to the asylum system. Statement from IRAP Policy Director Sunil Varghese, Policy Director for the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), expressed opposition to the administration’s attempts to deny vulnerable people seeking protection their lawful chance to present their asylum … Read more
Proposed Asylum Restrictions: An Alarming Development What has the Biden administration proposed? The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would restrict access to the asylum system. Why is IRAP concerned? According to Sunil Varghese, Policy Director for IRAP, the proposed rule denies vulnerable people seeking protection a lawful chance to present their asylum … Read more