-
New immigration rules would shuffle Central American migrants around region
News
November 19th, 2019The San Francisco Chronicle reported on the administration’s latest asylum restrictions, sending asylum seekers back to countries in the Northern Triangle.
-
Samantha Dockrey
People
November 15th, 2019Samantha joined Tahirih’s Baltimore office in 2022. As Legal Advocate, Samantha provides support to attorneys by preparing filings, meeting with clients, and maintaining client contact, among other tasks. Prior to […]
-
Ashley DiIonno
People
November 9th, 2019Ashley DiIonno joined Tahirih in 2014. As Social Services Program Manager in Baltimore, she provides support for our clients with basic needs, including housing, counseling, and medical services. Ashley helps […]
-
Trump Tried To Stop Migrants From Receiving Important Public Health Benefits, These Three Judges Just Blocked Him
News
October 17th, 2019Mitú reported on the temporary injunction issued by federal judges in three states – New York, California, and Washington– against the administration’s public charge rule, which would make it harder for some immigrants to receive a green card if they have used a range of public benefits.
-
Federal Judges Temporarily Block Public Charge Rule, but Public Health Worries Persist
News
October 16th, 2019The Texas Observer reported on the consequences of the “public charge” rule, which would make it harder for certain immigrants to receive a green card if they have used a range of public benefits, like Medicaid, SNAP, and housing programs.
-
What Survivors of Gender-Based Violence are Facing at the Border
News
October 15th, 2019Casey Swegman, Tahirih Forced Marriage Project Manager, authored a piece on the challenges survivors of gender-based violence encounter when they seek asylum.
-
Trump’s Public Charge Rule Endangers People Facing Domestic Violence
News
October 10th, 2019Truthout reported on the impact the public charge rule would have on low-income immigrants who remain in abusive situations due to the uncertainty created by the new policy.