Women’s soccer team from Iran to leave Malaysia for Oman following change in asylum status
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Iranian women’s soccer team was set to leave Malaysia on Monday night after a period of uncertainty. This followed a diplomatic incident involving most of the seven national team members who initially sought asylum in Australia but later reversed their decision and returned to the team in Kuala Lumpur. Windsor […]
Four Players from the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Decline Asylum Opportunity in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia Three additional members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who had previously accepted refugee visas in Australia have now opted to return to their home country, as announced by an Australian government minister on Sunday. This departure means that, out of the original seven team members, only three will remain in Australia. “Overnight, […]
Three Iranian soccer players given asylum in Australia are returning home amid growing safety concerns.
Return of Iranian Female Soccer Players to Iran Three out of six Iranian female soccer players who sought asylum in Australia will be going back to Iran, according to Tina Kordrostami, a local councilor in Ryde, Australia. Kordrostami mentioned on Fox News that the news about the players’ return was quite distressing, but he didn’t […]
Three Iranian soccer players coming back from seeking asylum in Australia, according to a former player.
Return of Iranian Soccer Players Raises Concerns Three of the six Iranian female soccer players, who sought asylum in Australia, are set to return to Iran. This information was shared by Tina Kordrostami, a city councilor in Ryde, Australia. Kordrostami described the news as “upsetting,” although she didn’t provide specific details on why these players […]
feds remove NY judge known for approving the most asylum requests
Justice Department Dismisses Lenient New York Immigration Judge The Justice Department has reportedly let go of Judge Vivian Gordon Uluakpa, known for her leniency in immigration cases, as per a report from the Post. Uluakpa, who had a remarkable 97 percent approval rate for asylum seekers—higher than any other immigration judge in New York—was dismissed […]
Harvard introduces a course on immigrant justice for students to assist asylum seekers.
Harvard University Launches Immigrant Justice Lab Course This semester, Harvard University is introducing a course called “Immigrant Justice Lab.” It allows students in the Ivy League to earn credits while working on research and writing for asylum seekers. Officially listed as HIST 123, the course is part of the undergraduate history program within the social […]
Significant disparity in California immigration asylum cases in LA and SF
For many asylum seekers, the aspiration to stay in California is becoming more achievable. Their chances of remaining in the U.S. often hinge on which judge oversees their case, with a notable contrast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. In San Francisco, judges rejected only 28.5% of asylum cases from 2020 to late 2025, while […]
Trump’s immigration enforcement in court forces asylum seekers to leave.
In the last quarter, nearly 80% of immigrants applying for asylum in the U.S. were turned away as immigration judges adopted a more rigorous approach, a shift driven by the Trump administration’s focus on border control. During the same timeframe, there has been a notable rise in deportations. Data from Syracuse University’s Transaction Records Access […]
Are you feeling fortunate? Migrants take a chance in New York asylum courts
The Challenges of Asylum in the United States The journey to becoming a U.S. citizen can be incredibly challenging. Asylum seekers often find their fate hinged on the particular judge assigned to their cases, which is, in many ways, a roll of the dice. New York state exemplifies this variability, featuring judges with starkly contrasting […]
Justice Department Reduces Asylum Approval Rates to 10 Percent
Decline in Asylum Approval Rates under Trump Administration Representatives of former President Donald Trump have significantly lowered the success rate for economic immigrants seeking asylum in refugee courts, with only 10% of these immigrants winning their cases as of December 2025. In contrast, under President Joe Biden, just over 50% of asylum applications were approved […]