asylum

Immigrants to this country have been concerned and sometimes frightened by the actions of our current president. So have those who are seeking asylum here to escape violence and persecution in their countries -- and sometimes in their own homes. The number of people...

Immigrants come to the U.S. for a number of reasons. Some of these immigrants have suffered persecution in their home countries and are seeking protection. For these immigrants, the U.S. offers asylum. Anyone can seek asylum if they have been persecuted against or...