Seeking asylum is legal under International and U.S. law. Policies enacted by recent U.S. administrations have restricted access to asylum. The IRC supports asylum seekers by providing essential ...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a significant immigration case that could affect the availability of asylum claims for individuals at the U.S. border. At the heart of the case is the ...

A directive from the Justice Department, which says the move is intended to reduce a backlog in immigration court, would result in rapid deportation orders in many cases. By Miriam Jordan Reporting ...

Families escaping violence and persecution in their home countries often undertake a dangerous journey to seek safety in the United States. Many are fleeing unprecedented and growing humanitarian ...