John—we just had a major victory against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Four years ago, we filed a lawsuit challenging illegal turn-backs of asylum seekers arriving at ports of entry along our southern border. Since then, tens of thousands of people seeking protection have been turned back by CBP and stripped of their right under U.S. law to access the asylum process in the United States.

A federal judge just ruled that CBP is required by law to inspect and process arriving asylum seekers when they present themselves at ports of entry; not doing so violates the Constitution’s promise of due process.

The government can no longer deny access to the asylum process through turn-backs, metering and similar practices.

It took years of litigation to ensure that people arriving at our border be treated with dignity and respect. Consider making a gift to fund litigation that protects the rights of vulnerable individuals arriving at our nation’s doorstep.

Ports of entry are a critical part of our nation's asylum system and serve as the front door for arriving asylum seekers. This case should set a powerful precedent that the government may not simply shut that door.

Thank you for standing with us,

         

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