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A Federal Appeals Court Grants Asylum to a Pakistani Businessman Who Aided the U.S.-Led Coalition During the Afghan War

The United States military action in Afghanistan began in the weeks following the September 11th attacks and spanned for nearly two decades. During that time, many citizens of that country (and surrounding states like Pakistan) aided coalition forces’ efforts. When U.S. forces left and the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan…

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Asylum Applications by Immigrants Facing Persecution at Home Because They’re Perceived to Be Gay or Lesbian

LGBTQ+ people face many serious challenges. LGBTQ+ people in countries outside the U.S. often face especially dire risks, as being “outed” (or even just failing to conform to traditional gender norms) may place a person at risk of beatings, whippings, or even violent death. For those folks — both those…

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