A newly proposed bill would eliminate the rights of those seeking asylum

Originally from: HIAS

On February 4th, the United States Senate introduced a proposed bill that includes the implementation of an expulsion policy similar to Title 42, which would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to expel non-citizens crossing the border between Mexico and the United States at ports of entry, with few exceptions.

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This measure would be applied if the average number of crossings exceeds 5,000 in a week or 8,500 in a single day. Expelled individuals would not be screened for asylum claims, and those expelled repeatedly would face a one-year entry ban to the United States.

The bill would also establish stricter criteria for the initial selection of asylum seekers, making it harder for many with valid claims to access asylum. Additionally, it would expedite the asylum process, limiting the time available to seek legal advice or adequately prepare for proceedings that will determine their eligibility to live safely in the United States.

In summary, these policies could result in the denial of asylum to many applicants, returning them to the dangers they were trying to escape in their home countries, in contravention of federal and international law.

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