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The Asylumist is a blog about political asylum in the United States. We hope it will serve as a forum for discussion about the law, policy, and politics of asylum. We hope to hear from different people involved in the asylum process: asylum seekers, lawyers and advocates, academics, policy-types, health professionals, and activists. We hope this website contributes to a better understanding of the asylum system in the United States.
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Jewish Attorney; Palestinian Client
I am an asylum attorney. I am also Jewish. In my role as a lawyer, I represent many Muslims and […]
Tales of a “Pro-Hamas” Asylum Officer
The war between Hamas and Israel has been a horror on many levels, both great and small, expected and unexpected. […]
In Defense of Palestinian and Muslim Refugees
The war between Hamas and Israel has prompted some American politicians to call for a ban on refugees from Gaza. […]
For the Initial Asylum Application, Less Is More
What should you file when you first file for asylum? Here, we’ll discuss the documents needed to file an asylum […]
Lessons from the “Deported” German Homeschoolers
In 2008, the Romeike family came to the United States to escape religious persecution in Germany (yes, Germany). The family […]
I Stand With Israel
They say that life is what happens while you’re making other plans. That’s true for death as well. I had […]
The Incredible Exploding Backlog
For years, the asylum backlogs in Immigration Court and the Asylum Office have been growing rapidly. But lately, they’ve been […]
Selective Service for Noncitizen Men
They say you learn something new every day. I had always thought that asylum seekers, undocumented immigrants, and other non-citizens […]
More Good News (Not!) from the USCIS Ombudsman
Last time, I wrote about the Ombudsman’s 2023 report and the state of USCIS. Today, we’ll look at what the […]