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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | Back issues
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Asylum rule stands

LAFAYETTE, La. — A federal court in Louisiana dismissed 19 states’ challenges to a new immigration procedure that changes the way asylum applications are considered after a “credible fear” determination is made. Louisiana and Florida do not have standing to challenge the process, and the other states abandoned their claims.

Read the ruling here.

Categories / Briefs, Civil Rights, Immigration

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