A Helsinki Watch Report Proposes Reform of Refugee Laws
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Human Rights, Asylum, Refugees, Immigration, Immigrants, Discrimination, Prejudice
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: June, 1989
Article abstract: A Helsinki Watch Refugee relief documented ways in which the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service’s treatment of asylum seekers violated laws and international conventions.
Summary of Event
Wars, dictatorial regimes. and natural disasters gene rated large numbers of refugees during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Many of the refugees sought residence in the United States. Some groups of newcomers stood an excellent chance of receiving political asylum and resettlement assistance. Others, particularly those fleeing Haiti, Guatemala,...
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