Mercer County Couple Admit to Conspiring in Asylum Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County couple pleaded guilty today in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Zuwairul Ameer, 61, also known as…
Migrant Asylum Cases Delayed for 7 Years, President Biden Confesses
President Joe Biden has acknowledged that migrants entering the U.S. illegally and seeking asylum may have to wait up to seven years for their cases to be heard. This statement sheds light…
Mexico talks with Canada about high number of asylum requests
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that his government is addressing a complaint from Canada over the high number of asylum requests from Mexicans. According…
Canada weighing extra border measures for asylum seekers from Mexico – minister
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada is weighing a number of measures to prevent Mexican nationals from flying into the country to request asylum, a top official said on Sunday, after Quebec’s premier said…
Germany sees 51% jump in 2023 asylum applications
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany saw asylum applications jump by around half last year, according to official data released on Monday, adding to pressure on the government to make good on its promises…
Widow of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi granted political asylum in US -Wash Post
(Reuters) – The widow of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been granted political asylum in the U.S., the Washington Post newspaper reported on Thursday. It cited Hanan Elatr as saying “I…
UK lawmakers vote in favour of Rwanda asylum plan
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s contentious emergency legislation to allow asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda passed its first parliamentary hurdle on Tuesday. Lawmakers in the House of…
Finland mulls more border restrictions as asylum seekers ‘impossible’ to return
By Essi Lehto HELSINKI (Reuters) -Finland said on Monday it had become impossible to return asylum seekers who did not meet the criteria for protection and said that it might further restrict…
NYC Mayor Extends State of Emergency Amid Asylum Seeker Influx
NEW YORK, NY — In response to the ongoing influx of asylum seekers, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has extended the state of emergency, initially declared on October 7, 2022, through…
Haunted Asylum Awaits Thrillseekers in North Jersey
New Jersey, a state renowned for its shoreline, the legendary Bruce Springsteen, and…haunted asylums? For those seeking an adrenaline rush beyond the roller coasters of its famed boardwalks, the Brighton Asylum awaits.…
Mexican journalist in US wins asylum appeal, media group says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mexican journalist Emilio Gutierrez Soto has won his asylum appeal to remain in the United States, 15 years after seeking refuge amid fear of persecution in Mexico and deportation…
Honduran Man Granted Asylum Accused Of Assault, Murder In Two States
Honduran Man Granted Asylum Accused Of Assault, Murder In Two States Jennie Taer on September 7, 2023 A Honduran national who was granted asylum in the U.S. was arrested Saturday for allegedly…
New York to House 1,000 Migrants at Former Notorious Insane Asylum
QUEENS, NY – New York City is about to house 1,000 migrants at one of the cities once notorious insane asylums. On Thursday, residents line up outside the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center to…
Appeals Court Lets Biden Admin Enforce Asylum Restrictions – For Now
Appeals Court Lets Biden Admin Enforce Asylum Restrictions – For Now Jennie Taer on August 4, 2023 An appeals court let the Biden administration enforce asylum restrictions used to mitigate the flow…
NYC Enlists College Students To Help Illegal Migrants Apply For Asylum
NYC Enlists College Students To Help Illegal Migrants Apply For Asylum Jennie Taer on August 2, 2023 New York City will enlist college students to help illegal migrants with their asylum claims,…
Obama-Appointed Judge Rejects Biden Admin’s Appeal Of Asylum Restrictions Ruling
Obama-Appointed Judge Rejects Biden Admin’s Appeal Of Asylum Restrictions Ruling Jennie Taer on August 2, 2023 A federal judge rejected the Biden administration’s appeal late Tuesday to an earlier ruling striking down…
Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden’s Rule Limiting Asylum For Migrants
Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden’s Rule Limiting Asylum For Migrants Katelynn Richardson on July 25, 2023 A federal judge blocked the Biden administration’s new asylum rule for migrants Tuesday. The policy, implemented in…
Canada gives Toronto C$97 million to shelter asylum seekers
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Canadian government, under pressure over images showing asylum seekers sleeping on the streets of Toronto, on Tuesday said it would give the city an extra C$97 million ($73.6…
U.S. explores refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers in Mexico
By Ted Hesson and Dave Graham WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. and Mexican officials are discussing a new U.S. refugee program for some non-Mexican asylum seekers waiting in Mexico, four sources said,…
First-time asylum applications in EU surge in February
By Olivier Sorgho (Reuters) – First-time asylum applications from people seeking international protection in European Union countries soared in February, driven largely by Syrians and Afghans, a report from the bloc’s statistics…
Ex-Wagner commander who sought asylum in Norway wants to return to Russia
By Nerijus Adomaitis OSLO (Reuters) – A former commander of Russia’s Wagner group who sought asylum in Norway after crossing the Russian-Norwegian border in January said on Wednesday he wanted to return…
ACLU Sues To Block Biden Asylum Ban
ACLU Sues To Block Biden Asylum Ban Katelynn Richardson on May 12, 2023 The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit late Thursday against the Biden administration’s new asylum ban, which…
Biden Admin To Implement Asylum Restrictions Ahead Of Trump-Era Border Policy’s End
Biden Admin To Implement Asylum Restrictions Ahead Of Trump-Era Border Policy’s End Jennie Taer on May 10, 2023 The Biden administration is proposing new asylum restrictions ahead of the end of Title…
US to dedicate specially trained asylum officers to centers in Guatemala, Colombia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will dedicate specially trained asylum officers to new refugee centers in Guatemala and Colombia, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Thursday as…
U.S. to test faster asylum screenings for migrants crossing border illegally
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration next week will begin testing faster asylum screenings for migrants caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said on…
Canada, US amend decades-old pact after surge in irregular asylum seekers
By Anna Mehler Paperny and Ted Hesson (Reuters) – Canada and the United States on Friday changed a two-decade-old refugee agreement as part of their attempts to reduce the record influx of…
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