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Global Refuge Highlights Continued Family Separations in Statement for the Record
As the DHS prepares for a hearing on family separation, Global Refuge has submitted a statement for the record, outlining the lasting traumatic impact that family separations have.
March 26, 2019
Family Reunification Taskforce Provides Hope for Migrant Families Separated by Trump
President Biden announced the highly anticipated task force that will seek to reunite migrant families separated at the border during the Trump administration as a result of its “Zero Tolerance” policy.
February 2, 2021
Statement – Global Refuge Condemns Trump Administration’s Immigration Principles
Global Refuge condemns the Trump Administration’s attempt to use DREAMers as leverage to call for a border wall in their recently released immigration principles.
October 9, 2017
Statement – Global Refuge Condemns the Trump Administration’s Actions Against Refugees and Migrants
Global Refuge strongly opposes the Trump Administration’s decision today to sign executive orders that direct federal resources towards building a barrier at the U.S. border
January 25, 2017
Global Refuge Sees Chilling Impact of Remain in Mexico Policy in NM, Fears Grave Human Consequences
Global Refuge emergency operations in New Mexico report an alarming slowdown in asylum seekers being released from DHS custody.
July 1, 2019
Trump Administration Defies Supreme Court on DACA Ruling
Officials at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have announced that it will not accept new DACA applications.
July 28, 2020
Global Refuge CEO Testifies to Congress On Behalf of Migrant Children
Amid widespread reports of negligence, abuse and deaths of migrant children in U.S. detention facilities, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah addressed the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee.
August 1, 2019
Global Refuge Commends DHS on announcement of Afghan “Re-parole” Process
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that it will open a new re-parole process for Afghans evacuated to the United States through Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) beginning in June 2023.
May 5, 2023
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Trigger Refugee Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday night military operations in Ukraine in a speech that appeared to serve as a declaration of war.
February 24, 2022
What is the CHNV Parole Program?
The Biden administration opened a new program allowing certain nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to apply for entry to the U.S. for a temporary stay of up to two years.
August 23, 2023