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 […]
Bangladeshi Immigrant Triumphs in Asylum Case for Unexpected Reason
Bangladeshi Migrant Allowed to Stay in the UK A migrant from Bangladesh has successfully secured his right to remain in the UK following a court ruling. The judges found that he could face a hefty 20-year prison sentence if deported. The individual, referred to as MM in court, argued that he was convicted in his […]
The Fifth Circuit takes action against the asylum application factories
For nearly three decades, the U.S. government has claimed that the chaos surrounding immigration is due to outdated laws, insufficient authorities, or humanitarian needs. However, last week, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals challenged that narrative. In a notable shift, federal courts have begun to view immigration law as actual legislation instead of mere […]
Todd Blanche challenges asylum application for 5-year-old with detained father
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated on Sunday that a 5-year-old boy and his father, detained by ICE in Minneapolis last month, did not file for asylum, despite being released over the weekend. Reports surrounding the family’s immigration status seem, uh, contradictory, especially regarding Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias. They […]
Hungary Provides Asylum to Former Polish Conservative Government Minister
Hungary’s government, led by Viktor Orbán, has granted asylum to Poland’s former conservative justice minister, Zbigniew Ziobro, who alleges he has faced political persecution from the current government in Warsaw. The election of Prime Minister Donald Tusk in 2023 was heralded by pro-EU supporters as a return to normalcy after nearly a decade under the […]
Asylum Seekers in the UK Will Receive Personal Therapists Paid for by Taxpayers
The UK government is set to offer therapists funded by taxpayers to asylum seekers who are reportedly in the country illegally. The Home Office has taken control of Cameron Barracks in Inverness, Scotland, to accommodate about 300 male asylum seekers, moving away from the previous method of booking hotels nationwide. Despite this, the Cameron Barracks […]
U.S. deal with Dominica on asylum may relocate foreigners to the Caribbean
U.S. Agreement with Dominica on Asylum Seekers The United States has reportedly made a deal with the Commonwealth of Dominica, allowing some asylum seekers arriving at the U.S. border to be sent to Caribbean nations. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt highlighted that this agreement represents “one of the key areas of cooperation” between the two countries. […]
Sen. Tom Cotton Proposes Laws Tightening Asylum Seeker Requirements and Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
Sen. Tom Cotton Proposes Bills Targeting Immigration Policies On Tuesday, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) put forth two pieces of legislation aimed at bolstering immigration security and ensuring that only American citizens qualify for in-state college tuition. In a conversation with Breitbart News, Cotton emphasized that his approach seeks to “close loopholes that are frequently exploited” […]
Asylum Seeker Accused of Raping London Teen in Taxpayer-Funded Hotel for Migrants
Charges Filed Against Asylum Seeker in Serious Crime Case Authorities have charged a Sri Lankan asylum seeker residing in a government-funded hotel with multiple felonies after he allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl in London. The 20-year-old, Yasin Himasala, is accused of attacking the 15-year-old victim in Feltham on November 1. Reports indicate […]