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New Policy Will Keep Asylum Seekers in Mexico
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January 28th, 2019The Tahirih Justice Center is deeply concerned by by a new policy which will keep asylum seekers in Mexico while awaiting court dates in the U.S.
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U.S to Begin Sending Asylum Seekers to Mexico
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January 25th, 2019A statement from Archi Pyati, Tahirih Chief of Policy, about the new “Remain in Mexico” policy was featured in the U.S. News and World Report.
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A Journey Just Begun: Vilma’s Story of Detention, Separation, and Reunification
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January 19th, 2019Vilma Carrillo Carrillo fled with her daughter from Guatemala to escape severe domestic violence. She didn’t know that when she would enter the U.S. she would be detained and separated from her daughter for 246 days.
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Penn Badgley Writes Why He Fought for Immigrant Mom Vilma Carrillo’s Reunion With Her Daughter, Yeisvi
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January 18th, 2019Penn Badgley wrote an op-ed on his experience advocating for Tahirih client, Vilma, and his reflections on justice in the immigration system.
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Guatemalan Mom and American-Born Daughter Reunited After 8 Months Apart
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January 18th, 2019NBC News speaks to Tahirih client Vilma Carrillo following being reunited with her daughter.
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After 247 Days, Vilma Carrillo, an Immigrant Woman Separated from Her Daughter, Has Been Released from ICE Custody.
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January 11th, 2019Pacific Standard spoke with Tahirih Atlanta Executive Director Shana Tabak after ICE released Tahirih client, Vilma, from detention in Georgia.
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DHS to Make Migrants Wait in Mexico While Asylum Claims Processed
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December 20th, 2018Tahirih Chief of Policy, Archi Pyati, is quoted on the announcement of a new policy sending migrants to Mexico while their cases are being processed.