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Work Permits Provide Access to Opportunity, Safety for Immigrant Survivors
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November 22nd, 2023The ability to work legally in a safe and fair workplace protected by federal regulations is critical for all immigrants applying for legal status. Access to a work permit (also […]
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Reflecting on 5 Years at Tahirih
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September 23rd, 2023The first time I visited the Atlanta Immigration Court, I had the opportunity to observe an asylum petition hearing. The respondent had no attorney. He was brought from a nearby […]
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15 Key Terms to Understand Immigration
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September 20th, 2023Immigration is an incredibly complex topic to understand. There are so many different terms and jargon that gets thrown around when the media and policymakers are talking about immigration. It […]
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Pro Bono Spotlight: Amanda Miller
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August 28th, 2023This August will mark two years since the crisis in Afghanistan forced thousands of Afghan citizens to flee to the United States seeking safety with urgent needs for legal and […]
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5 Years Supporting Immigrant Survivors in Atlanta
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August 18th, 2023In 2018, Tahirih opened our newest office in Atlanta, Georgia. We chose to work in Atlanta because we knew the need was so great. Atlanta has some of the lowest […]
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Midyear Update: The Road to Progress in 2023
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August 8th, 2023Immigration has been in the headlines a lot so far in 2023 and it’s been a bumpy journey for immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. Policies have changed quickly while the […]
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Statement on Federal Court Decision on EBSC v. Biden
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July 25th, 2023A federal court today blocked the administration’s asylum ban after several immigration advocacy organizations, including the Tahirih Justice Center, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern […]