Federal Rule Could Strip Washington Asylum Seekers of Chance at Legal Employment

Federal rule could strip Washington asylum seekers of chance at legal employment

Proposed changes by the Department of Homeland Security could deprive Washington asylum seekers of opportunities to work legally and provide for their families, exacerbating the financial burden on social service agencies, according to local and state experts. Read more...

'It just punishes people': Federal rule could strip asylum seekers of legal employment

The federal government has proposed a rule to reduce the processing times of asylum claims and curb fraud. Experts, however, believe these modifications will adversely affect not just asylees’ personal lives but also their communities.