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We worked with @RefugeeAssist to file a FOIA seeking to find out how CBP officials at airports handle the inspection, admission, detention, and deportation of arriving Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders.

refugeerights.org/irap-and-raice…
One of our clients, a former interpreter for the military in Afghanistan, arrived at the Houston airport with his wife and five children and was told immediately on arrival that his visa was denied and he’d be deported.
We pushed back and secured his release with the help of legislators, but it shouldn’t take members of Congress weighing in to get justice for those who’ve risked their lives for serving our military.
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If you or someone you know has been affected by the @ICEgov raids in north Texas today and has a bond set by ICE or an immigration judge you can apply for bond help at: bit.ly/bondhelp
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This is accurate.

@ICEgov is raiding a company called CVE Tech in Allen, Texas. Our attorneys and volunteers are en route. We've received calls from family members of employees who work inside.

We offer free consults to families w/questions. Call: 214-919-0736 or 214-295-9554.
@ICEgov Shame on you @ICEgov for ripping these people apart from their families.

They went to work this morning and said to their loved ones that they'll see them after work. Now you've stolen them away.

This is what terrorizing our community looks like.

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The U.S. is engaged in "forever wars" around the world yet we refuse to accept responsibility for our actions and grant refugees asylum.

Since Trump took office, we've been granting fewer refugee applications.

This is a total disgrace.
The U.S. hasn't been very welcoming to refugees in comparison to other large nations, such as Germany and Lebanon.

huffpost.com/entry/refugees…
This is a mistake.

According to research by @amnesty: "two out of three respondents agreed that their national government should do more to help refugees fleeing war or persecution."

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