EU Court Rejects 'Gay Tests' For Asylum Seekers
The court said that Hungarian officials should not have administered psychological tests to try to determine the sexual orientation of a Nigerian man seeking refugee status.
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Painting Their Old Life Helps Them Build A New Life In Italy
Amid an influx of African migrants to Italy, a project called 'Make Art Not Walls' is helping them assimilate — and get in touch with their inner artist.
U.S. Grants Asylum To Amos Yee, Young Blogger From Singapore
Amos Yee was detained by the U.S. government for months longer than he was imprisoned by Singapore, despite a federal immigration judge's ruling in March that initially granted his asylum request.
Canada's Army Builds Tent Camp For Haitian Asylum-Seekers Arriving From U.S.
Crossings into Quebec have spiked, as Haitians who fled after the 2010 quake face an uncertain legal future in America. Soldiers are building a shelter to house up to 500 people awaiting processing.
Olympic Stadium In Montreal Turned Into Welcome Center For Refugees From U.S.
Asylum seekers have flooded from the U.S. to Quebec — mostly Haitians, worried about their status under the Trump Administration. Now a famous stadium is equipped with cots to help handle the surge.
Supreme Court Will Re-Hear Immigrant Indefinite Detention Case
The case centers on a man who was detained for three years without the right to appear before a judge and ask to be released on bond.
In Trump's First 100 Days, A Dramatic Reduction In Immigration
From refugees and visa holders to asylum seekers and illegal border-crossers arriving at the southern border, the flow of immigrants to the U.S. has plummeted.
Refugees Leave The U.S. In Hopes Of Better Treatment in Canada
A surge of refugees is leaving America for Canada as they look for a more secure future. Refugees are quickly vetted by border agents and given access to shelter, health care and a work permit.
In Their Search For Asylum, Central Americans Find The U.S. Is Closing Its Doors
Immigrants and human rights advocates say federal authorities under President Trump are discouraging asylum requests and turning away immigrants fleeing persecution.
Italy Surpasses Greece As Top Euro Destination For Asylum Seekers
Those arriving in Italy are more likely to be from sub-Saharan Africa rather than the Middle East. Most have little understanding of a process that can take years.