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Tahirih Files Lawsuit to Demand Information on USCIS’s Last-in, First-out System
June 10th, 2021Yesterday, the Tahirih Justice Center filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit in federal court to compel the government to release records about United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ […]
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The murder of George Floyd: One Year Later
June 4th, 2021A reflection from Tahirih’s African Diaspora Caucus May 25, 2021 marked one year since George Floyd, a Black man, was viciously murdered on camera by a White, former Minneapolis […]
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Tahirih Statement on the End of the “Remain in Mexico” Policy
June 1st, 2021The 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.
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Celebrating 10 years of the National Forced Marriage Working Group
May 28th, 2021As the Forced Marriage Initiative celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary at the Tahirih Justice Center, we want to recognize the incredible members of the national Forced Marriage Working Group. Founded […]
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New Report Underscores Impact of Pandemic on Immigrant Communities
May 26th, 2021Houston, T.X. – A new report from the Tahirih Justice Center sheds light on the increased vulnerabilities that immigrant communities are confronting in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A System Under Stress: The […]
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AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating the history and diversity of the AAPI community
May 18th, 2021Updated May 31, 2022 The History of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month Established in 1992, May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – celebrating the traditions, culture, and history of Asian Americans […]
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Tahirih Statement on End of Nationwide Moratorium on Evictions
May 5th, 2021The Tahirih Justice Center is disappointed in today’s decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to end the nationwide moratorium on evictions, in addition to the […]