asylum seeker

New U.S. rules take some asylum seekers straight to court

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Hindustan Times News

Washington has unveiled a new rule that will send some asylum seekers directly to court without having to meet with immigration officials. New U.S. rules take some asylum seekers straight to court The new rule, which takes effect immediately on Tuesday, is intended to reduce the time it takes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to … Read more

‘I’d rather die in my country’: Why immigrants choose voluntary departure rather than detention or asylum in U.S.

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'I'd rather die in my country': Why immigrants choose voluntary departure rather than detention or asylum in U.S.

A growing number of U.S. immigrants are abandoning legal proceedings and choosing to leave the country, with many being held in detention centers. It comes amid a surge in voluntary departures under the Trump administration.Court data obtained by the Vera Institute of Justice shows that between January 2025 and March this year, immigration judges issued … Read more