OP-ED: America Is Turning Away People Fleeing for Their Lives — and Breaking the Law to Do It

For generations, the United States has offered protection to people fleeing persecution, including people who arrive at our ports of entry seeking asylum. While most of those who have sought asylum did not meet the high legal standards necessary to establish eligibility, those who claim a fear of return have always had the opportunity to be heard.  The Trump administration wants to take that opportunity away. READ MORE