Deportation proceedings in the United States remain a pressing issue for millions of noncitizens, with increased enforcement actions under the Trump administration reshaping the immigration landscape as of March 24, 2025. According to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), the immigration court backlog reached 3.1 million cases by the end of fiscal year (FY) 2024...
When seeking asylum, understanding the relationship between country conditions and asylum claims is critical. Asylum decisions hinge on proving a “well-founded fear of persecution” based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, as outlined in the 1951 UN Refugee Convention. Proving this fear, however, requires more than personal testimony...