PHR Action Center

Campaign Unavailable

We're sorry, this alert is no longer available. If you would like to learn more about ways you can take action, please visit Physicians for Human Rights.

The short explanation of this alert was:

Thousands of vulnerable refugees have been prevented from receiving asylum or resettlement in the United States under sweeping immigration law definitions that end up punishing the victims of persecution. Implementation of current immigration law bars from admission to the United States anyone who provides "material support" to a "terrorist organization." "Material support" refers to financial means, lodging, training, expert advice, false documentation, equipment and weapons, lethal substances, personnel, transportation or other physical assets.

While refusing entry to potential terrorists and their supporters is important, the interpretation of "material support" and "terrorist organization" is so broad that it has prevented thousands of vulnerable refugees from receiving asylum or other status in the United States.

Tell President Bush to change policies punishing health workers and other victims of violence who are seeking asylum.

If you would like to view details on this alert, please visit here.