This essay is by an immigration advocate who attends hearings with asylum seekers in New York. It follows their experience with two men, one from Guinea and one from Mauritania, as they seek permission to stay in the country. As Trump and ICE ratchet up attacks on immigrant communities, it’s imperative to read immigrant stories and advocate for their right to be here. Understanding the kafkaesque asylum process is difficult for even trained lawyers, and exposing the system is crucial for reaching people who are on the fence about migration or believe the administration’s lies about immigrants.
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This essay is by an immigration advocate who attends hearings with asylum seekers in New York. It follows their experience with two men, one from Guinea and one from Mauritania, as they seek permission to stay in the country. As Trump and ICE ratchet up attacks on immigrant communities, it’s imperative to read immigrant stories and advocate for their right to be here. Understanding the kafkaesque asylum process is difficult for even trained lawyers, and exposing the system is crucial for reaching people who are on the fence about migration or believe the administration’s lies about immigrants.