The Department of Homeland Security officially terminated the “Remain in Mexico” policy, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols, which was implemented over two years ago and forced more than 70,000 individuals to wait in Mexico as their asylum cases are processed.

Our country’s asylum law urgently needs to be changed to clearly protect women who would otherwise meet the stringent requirements for asylum.

Tahirih stands with the AAPI community.

It’s that time of year again! The stores are filled with heart-shaped chocolate candy boxes, teddy bears, balloons, and flowers in every checkout lane. Street vendors are out with their customizable baskets, and social media is filled with ads […]

In a time of exciting transition for Tahirih, Archi Pyati has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer, taking on the role in May 2021.

This marks my 20th year as CEO of Tahirih and, with great pride for the past and enthusiasm for a new future, I have decided that it will be my last.

At the Tahirih Justice Center, we believe that it is not enough to simply win a client’s legal case. We work to support their needs and connect them with a variety of services, like skill–building opportunities, workforce readiness and education programs, counseling, and […]

Lynn M. Pearson, Tahirih Atlanta Senior Staff Attorney, wrote an expert analysis on recently proposed changes to immigration court procedures that would eviscerate the few legal protections for immigrants and […]

Find out all the ways you can support Tahirih!

In yet another attack on asylum, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) proposed new rules yesterday that would further increase barriers to asylum—dealing yet another blow to survivors of […]