asylum
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That framework, laid out in the Immigration and Nationality Act, historically allowed migrants to apply for asylum regardless of how they enter the country.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Several days after the initial appeal for witnesses, Surrey Police said it had not found evidence that the offence happened "as reported," and explicitly said there was "no evidence" asylum seekers or immigrants were involved.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The court ruled that those restrictions conflict with federal law, reinforcing longstanding protections that allow individuals to request asylum once they reach U.S. soil.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
She said some of those involved were not local and blamed misinformation linking the case to asylum seekers or immigrants.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
We were walking, just the two of us, with the Sports Therapist in the asylum gardens.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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