Honduran refugees

Federal court reaffirms the U.S. as a safe haven for domestic violence survivors

Honduran refugees

Student Fellowship Alumni —

McMagazine: Federal court reaffirms the U.S. as a safe haven for domestic violence survivors, written and reported by 2008 student fellow Blaine Bookey.

Right: “Although not all women who experience persecution are able to satisfy the stringent requirements of U.S. asylum law,” writes Bookey, “the court was resolute: There is no basis in law to shut the door in their face before they’ve even had a chance to knock.” Pictured: A November 2018 march to welcome Honduran refugees and protest against troops on the border. (Fibonacci Blue)