Kai Bawa

What if you were an asylum seeker coming to the US, fleeing from dangers of persecution? Earlier, you would’ve had an interview with someone to see if you qualified for asylum, and if the case was rejected the case could continue before an immigration judge. However, with Trump’s new rules in place, you may be required to skip the interview and go straight to the judge. This is a recurring problem in society. Even before Trump’s rule was set into place, asylum seekers were sometimes...

Imagine getting up in the morning, looking into your refrigerator, and finding it empty. Your kids need to eat breakfast; however you are scared to go outside. Why? Because, if you do, you are at risk of being stopped or taken by ICE. Your fear is not just yours, your family will feel it too. The same fear is present when there's a knock at the door or sirens outside. Because of ICE, you are now forced to choose between a lack of fear (safety) or getting food for your children. ICE raids...

Understanding the Refugee Admissions Program For many years, the United States has been seen as a safe place for people escaping war, violence, and persecution in their home countries. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program was created to help refugees fleeing these dire situations find safety and start anew. However, during the Trump administration, new policies were implemented that significantly lowered the number of refugees allowed into the country. These changes also made it more difficult...