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Gender-related violence should be grounds for asylum. Congress must fix this for women.
In this opinion piece, Stephen Legomsky, professor emeritus at the Washington University School of Law, writes about the pressing need to include “gender” as a ground for asylum protections. Read […]
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U.S. asylum law must protect women
Our country’s asylum law urgently needs to be changed to clearly protect women who would otherwise meet the stringent requirements for asylum.
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Stop Calling it a ‘Border Crisis’
Rachel Pak, Tahirih Media Relations Associate, in an op-ed argues that calling what is happening at the southern border a ‘crisis’ is harmful rhetoric that dehumanizes immigrants and distracts from […]
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Nearly 500 leaders, activists and celebrities sign open letter supporting trans women and girls
ABC News reported on the LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, GLAAD, and their open letter standing in solidarity with transgender women and girls in honor of Women’s History Month and Trans […]
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New Report Praises Harris County Misdemeanor Bail Reforms, Says Spiking Violent Crime Not Related
The Texan reported on the misdemeanor bail policy in Harris County and the increase in violent crime rates, with a group of monitors stating they are not connected. The article […]
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Trump Immigration Rule ‘Divorced From Reality,’ Judge Says
Law 360 reported on a California federal judge’s blocking of a Trump administration rule that sped up removal proceedings and negatively impacted survivors of violence. The Tahirih Justice Center was […]
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Bill limiting child marriage introduced for sixth time
The Capital Gazette reported on Maryland’s sixth attempt to pass legislation to protect minors from the harms of child marriage.
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Bill limiting child marriage introduced for sixth time; advocates voice support at Annapolis Moms meeting
The Baltimore Sun reported on Maryland’s sixth attempt to pass legislation that would raise the minimum marriage age to 17 years old. This legislation would include a judicial review process […]
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NC General Assembly bill would change legal marriage age from 14 to 18
CBS 17 reported on the newly introduced North Carolina General Assembly legislation, HB41 and SB35, which would amend the state’s legal marriage age from 14 to 18. The article features […]
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North Carolina lawmakers want to stop 14-year-olds from marrying
The News & Observer reported on a new bill that was introduced in the North Carolina legislature to better protect minors from the harms of child marriage.