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From the Desk of Nikki Mobini
The Tahirih Justice Center is inspired by principles of the Bahá’í Faith – the oneness of mankind, the search for universal peace, the investigation of truth, the elimination of prejudice […]
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Penn Badgley Talks You, Gender Equality, and Violence Against Women
In Teen Vogue’s interview with Tahirih Ambassador, Penn Badgley, he discusses his work on gender-based violence and advocacy for women and girls seeking asylum. Badgely also spoke about his recent […]
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Supreme Court allows rule to turn away immigrants who may need public assistance
ABC News quoted Tahirih Senior Immigration Policy Counsel, Irena Sullivan, in response to the Supreme Court’s public charge ruling. Certain immigrants may face more barriers to obtaining a Green Card […]
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Panel OKs proposal to increase age to wed
Indiana passed a law raising the minimum marriage age to 18, with an expectation for 17-year olds under special circumstances. The Journal Gazette quotes Tahirih Senior Counsel for Policy and […]
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From the Desk of Piyu Sen
Tahirih Houston Volunteer Coordinator, Piyu Sen
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New Tahirih Report on Child Marriage in the U.S.
We’re proud to share our new report, Making Progress, But Still Falling Short: A Report on the Movement to End Child Marriage in America. This report contains the latest analysis […]
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ACLU presenta demanda contra la política que convierte a Guatemala, El Salvador y Honduras en ‘tercer país seguro’
In this Spanish article, Univision covers Tahirih’s latest lawsuit filed against the administration to challenge the “safe third country” rule, which sends individuals to the Northern Triangle countries to seek […]
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Civil rights group challenges Trump asylum deals with Central American countries
NBC News covered Tahirih’s newest lawsuit that was filed, which challenges the administration’s “safe third country” rule. Under the rule, asylum seekers are being sent to the Northern Triangle countries […]
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ACLU files lawsuit to halt Trump policy of sending asylum-seekers to Guatemala
CBS News discusses Tahirih’s legal challenge against the administration’s “safe third country” rule, under which asylum seekers are being sent to the Northern Triangle countries to apply for asylum. Tahirih […]
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Survivors of Child Marriage Speak Out
We’re proud to share with you the new Tahirih report Child Marriage in the U.S.: Survivor Story Compilation. The 20 survivor voices featured in the report provide a powerful window […]