As Afghan refugees arrive in North Texas, Human Rights Initiative remains strong in our core belief: refugees and migrants are resilient people who have survived unbearable circumstances including violence and war. Once these brave people arrive in our country, they need humanitarian support to help them get on their …
HRI Statement on Reduction of Immigration Backlog for Immigrant Survivors
On June 14, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a new policy intended to ease the tremendous harm of the immigration backlog on immigrant survivors of serious crime. The policy, which specifically affects immigrant survivors eligible for the U Visa, will authorize survivors to work while their applications await final approval. “We’re hopeful …
Let’s Rise Up Against the Trump Administration’s Attack on Asylum
This is a slap in the face. Today, on international Human Rights Day, the Trump Administration finalized the biggest rollback of asylum in recent history. You probably remember us talking about this back in July, when the regulation was proposed. You may have even submitted your own comment in opposition. …
