Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new Department of Homeland Security rule will allow asylum applicants to be sent directly to immigration courts without an initial intake interview. Effective from Tuesday (July 28), the rule is intended by officials to reduce a backlog of approximately 1.4 million pending asylum cases. Immigrant advocacy groups argue the change violates due process rights and increases the risk of applicants being deported to dangerous situations. Beth Oppenheim, president and CEO of HIAS, stated the rule makes it easier for the government to deport people and undermines the country's role in protecting those seeking safety. This policy is part of broader changes to immigration courts, which have included the dismissal of cases and the denial of bond, drawing criticism for undermining due process. In fullTrump administration has a new trick to speed up deporting asylum seekersMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Asylum officers can now deny applications without an interview.

The Donald Trump administration released a new asylum rule that will come into effect immediately and it will reduce the backlog in the asylum system. The department said that…

New US rule refers some asylum seekers directly to courts