Asylum and Border Protection Act: New Rules for Migrants
This act introduces significant changes to asylum and immigration laws, affecting asylum application processes, deportation rules, and conditions of stay in the U.S. Citizens should be aware that these changes may impact asylum seekers, including children, how their cases are handled, and the availability of legal aid.
Key points
No government funding for legal counsel in immigration proceedings, meaning individuals must cover their own legal costs.
Changes to the definition of 'credible fear' in asylum claims, potentially making it harder to obtain asylum status.
Mandatory recording of expedited removal and credible fear interviews to ensure uniformity and provide evidence.
Restrictions on the use of 'parole' (temporary entry) into the U.S., limited to strictly defined humanitarian or significant public interest cases.
Termination of asylum status upon return to the home country, unless compelling reasons are established.
Introduction of warnings about the consequences of filing 'frivolous' asylum applications, which can lead to serious repercussions for applicants.
Limitations on asylum eligibility for individuals associated with criminal gangs or victims of crimes unrelated to persecution.
Precise definition of 'membership in a particular social group' for asylum purposes, potentially affecting asylum eligibility.
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