asylum

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But the French authorities are reported by The Guardian to be concerned that UK demands could put the lives of asylum seekers at greater risk.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

According to bklg.org, an immigration tool that analyzes publicly available court data, there are an estimated 3,366 open Somali asylum cases nationwide and 2,230 have recently been reassigned, impacting asylum-seekers in 34 different states.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

It doesn’t distinguish between immigrants in the U.S. illegally and those with legal status, including those seeking asylum or in temporary protected status.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Immigration and Nationality Act allows an "alien who is physically present in the United States or who arrives in the United States" to apply for asylum.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

It occurred to me that Joan, hearing where I was, had engaged a room at the asylum on pretense, simply as a joke.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath