611 Reports

Links to long-form information about U.S. border governance and migration

Testimony of Adam Isacson, Director for Defense Oversight, Washington Office on Latin America, Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing: “Remain in Mexico”

Published by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on January 16, 2025

Testimony opposing reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, finding that it violated human rights, aided organized crime, complicated relations with Mexico, and was not much of a deterrent. (Link at hsgac.senate.gov)

Tags: Asylum, Congress, Hearings, Human Rights, Remain in Mexico

Testimony of WOLA’s Adam Isacson Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Hearing: “The Border Crisis: The Cost of Chaos”

Published by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 25, 2024.

Testimony delivered in a House hearing, centered on recent migration trends and reforms needed to the U.S. immigration and asylum systems. (Link at oversight.house.gov)

Tags: Asylum, Congress, Migration, Migration Trends, U.S. Policy

Guidelines on International Protection No. 14: Non-penalization of refugees on account of their irregular entry or presence and restrictions on their movements in accordance with Article 31 of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees

Published by the UN Refugee Agency on September 23, 2024.

Emphasizes that refugees should not be penalized for irregular entry or presence if they meet certain conditions, and any restrictions on their movements should be proportional and limited. (Link at refworld.org)

Tags: Asylum, UN