Refugees
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‘Good Moral Character?’ Holding Trump to the Same Standards as the Immigrants He Vilifies
Were Trump an immigrant and subject to the same scrutiny as those he now maligns, he would be at high risk of being either refused entry, denied a green card, or rejected for citizenship.…
US Is Finally Aiding Stranded Afghan Allies, But Congress Needs to Step Up
Crucial bipartisan legislation has been stalled for years, placing the burden of care on hardworking Americans instead.
Welcoming the Persecuted is an American Value
Welcoming people fleeing persecution represents a core value of the United States.
How the Inter-American Court Could Advance Protection for Climate-Displaced Individuals
The Inter-American Court's guidance could become an invaluable tool for shaping a principled and pragmatic international response to the pressing human rights challenge of climate-related…
The Just Security Podcast: ‘The Walls Have Eyes’ Book Talk — Surviving Migration in The Age of Artificial Intelligence
Petra Molnar’s book "The Walls Have Eyes" is a sweeping portrait of how new technology is transforming borders around the world.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in Crisis. Will the U.S. Government Protect Congolese Immigrants in the United States?
DRC meets legal requirements for temporary protected status, including through ongoing armed conflict and environmental disasters.
What Can Repair Look Like Through a Syrian Victims’ Fund?
A Syrian Victims' Fund should take into account survivor voices and needs, as well as helping Syrian victims around the world.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Feb. 12-Feb. 16)
Developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
The Security Problem With Climate Migration Isn’t the Migration
The security world should vocalize that, on a warming planet, migration is not the security risk. The security risk is the backlash to it, which jeopardizes human security, amplifies…
EU’s AI Act Falls Short on Protecting Rights at Borders
More robust and enforceable governance mechanisms are needed to regulate the high-risk AI experiments at borders, including a moratorium on violent technologies and red lines under…
Solutions That Work? Analyzing State Employment Authorization for Noncitizens in the US
Policymakers and advocates would do well to pay careful attention to the legal theories underlying the various state proposals for authorizing employment for noncitizens when considering…
A New Bill Could Help the U.S. Lead on Climate Change and Displacement
The Climate Displaced Persons Act is a forward-looking chance for U.S. leadership in shaping effective solutions to the climate crisis.