Refugees

The Lyoya family expressed shock that their son was killed in the U.S. eight years after they sought asylum from violence in Congo.

"The Biden administration may have inherited Title 42, but its legacy on immigration is now being defined by the continuation of this disgraceful policy."

"The continued use of Title 42 has created life-threatening conditions for vulnerable migrants, enriched human smugglers, and significantly increased the number of dangerous border crossings."

"The decision is one small step towards unraveling this racist, harmful policy, and we will continue our fight for justice until individuals seeking safety are welcomed with dignity."

"The tragedy of so many children being born into exile should be reason enough to make far greater efforts to prevent and end conflict and violence."

"Biden is turning his back on tens of thousands of refugees around the world who have been approved to come to the United States."

Contrary to claims by Border Patrol, "they didn't take him to the hospital. They didn't release him. They didn't even seem to check on him as he was dying on the floor of his cell."

"This is beyond cruel."

"An admissions goal of zero would be another low in a global race to the bottom"

"Families belong in communities, not cages."