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Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues

Description: This report discusses provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that offer Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to aliens who are fleeing and unable to return to a dangerous situation abroad. It details how the 2010 Haitian earthquake prompted calls for the then current U.S. Administration to grant TPS to Haitians in the United States.
Date: June 30, 2011
Creator: Wasem, Ruth Ellen & Ester, Karma
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Asylum and “Credible Fear” Issues in U.S. Immigration Policy

Description: This report defines asylum seekers, and looks at the background of asylum seekers in the U.S. since the 1980s. It discusses current issues, including inconsistent approval rates for asylum seekers across different regions and jurisdictions. It ends with a discussion of the crux of the issue, and ways in directions that current law/new legislation could move to mitigate this issue.
Date: June 29, 2011
Creator: Wasem, Ruth Ellen
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