Sign the petition: Seeking asylum is a human right
President Biden and Congress
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President Biden and Congress
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Dear President Biden and Congress:
The right to seek asylum is a fundamental and legal human right. It recognizes the basic human need for safety and protection from persecution.
As Senators and the White House are currently negotiating a one-time supplemental foreign aid funding bill, we are disappointed by the consideration of provisions that would block asylum seekers, shut down the U.S.-Mexico border, and expand expedited removals. If these anti-immigrant proposals are included in the funding bill, it will restrict migrants from seeking safety in the U.S. and put migrant families at risk.
The U.S. has a long history of providing refuge to those fleeing danger and persecution. The right to asylum is a measure of our commitment to human rights and dignity.
We urge you to stop using this short-term funding deal to make drastic changes to our asylum laws and reject all anti-immigrant proposals. Congress should fully debate and pass transformational immigration legislation that includes human rights affirming solutions to improve border management.
Thank you.