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Zolberg Institute | Refugee Policy in the Biden Administration

Refugees International’s Kayly Ober joined the Zolberg Institute for a conversation on the Biden administration’s refugee policies.

Biden Decision Not to Lift Trump Historic Low Refugee Cap ‘Deeply Disappointing’

The president’s decision to reaffirm the refugee admissions ceiling of his predecessor is deeply disappointing.

Planned U.S. Troop Withdrawal Poses Risks to Afghan Civilians

Refugees International President Eric Schwartz responds to President Biden’s announcement regarding the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.

NGO Letter to DHS & DOJ on Urgent U.S. Asylum System Reforms

In the wake of recent reports that the Biden administration is considering systemic asylum reforms, we write to urge steps to create a welcoming, effective, and timely asylum system that enhances – and does not sacrifice – due process and compliance with U.S. refugee law and treaty obligations.

Refugees International Concerned by U.S. Agreements with Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala

Refugees International Latin America Advocate Rachel Schmidtke reacts to news that the Biden administration has secured agreements with Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala to put more troops on their borders.

Episcopal Migration Ministries | Is the Biden Administration Turning a Page on Humanitarian Protection for Immigrants?

Refugees International’s Yael Schacher joined Episcopal Migration Ministries for a conversation on the Biden administration’s approach to humanitarian protection for immigrants.

African Arguments: Why the Central African Republic and the U.S. Might Need Each Other

Months on from the December 2020 elections, the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) continues to deteriorate. The United States, however, has the perceived neutrality, resources and influence to mediate and make good on its promise that “diplomacy is back.”