Local Leaders Decry ‘Moral Mistake’ in DHS Threat to Legal Refugees

An article in The Examiner News by Adam Stone reports: A coalition of Westchester community leaders and refugee support organizations, including Open Arms for Refugees, gathered to condemn a recent DHS letter urging legal asylum seekers to “self-deport.” Advocates say the letter caused fear and confusion, especially among Afghan refugees with pending asylum claims. Neighbors for Refugees and other Westchester refugee resettlement groups remain committed to supporting asylum seekers, helping them secure housing, legal aid, and a path to independence. You can read the article here.