Jim Houston
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May 12, 2023 · The end of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought an end to the immigration policy known as Title 42 and the US will now return to its pre-pandemic Title 8 law that governs asylum and...
Border governance and the work of border officials are about ensuring the well-being of migrants and communities by upholding human rights and protecting the rule of law; they are often first responders in providing assistance and protection to people in vulnerable situations.
Feb 5, 2024 · If passed into law, the bill would allow migrants who come to the border through lawful ports of entry and families to enter the U.S. under federal supervision for 90 days while they complete ...
This book, which examines the challenges posed to contemporary international law by the shifting role of the border, addresses what happens within borders, explores typical borderless spaces and considers exercises of States’ and international organistiaons’ powers.
Arrival at an international border does not put an end to the human rights risks that migrants face. At land, sea and air borders around the world, migrants experience human rights protection gaps, including unlawful profiling, torture and ill-treatment, gender-based violence, dangerous interception practices, and prolonged or arbitrary detention.
Learn how the federal government claims authority to conduct warrantless stops and searches within 100 miles of the U.S. border, and what rights you have to protect yourself. Find out what to do if you encounter immigration officials on buses, trains, or other places.
Feb 6, 2024 · What’s proposed: Once illegal border crossings reach a certain threshold, the Department of Homeland Security would be required to exercise a new emergency authority that bars migrants, except...
