Migration and Refugees

UNGA Adopts Declaration for Refugees and Migrants (September 13, 2016)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On September 13, 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migra

In San Jose Action Statement, Central and North American States Vow to Strengthen Protection of Refugees (August 4, 2016)

Author: 
Aldo Perez

On August 4, 2016, nine Central and North American states released the

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules States Cannot Imprison non-EU Citizens for Illegal Entry (June 7, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On June 7, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union

European Court of Human Rights Rules Danish Legislation on Family Reunion Discriminatory (May 24, 2016)

Author: 
Aldo Perez

On May 24, 2016, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights issued its judgment in Biao v.

European Court of Human Rights Rules Sweden Must Assess Asylum Seeker’s Conversion to Christianity Before Deciding on Removal (March 23, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On March 23, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Swedish autho

EU and Turkey Reach Deal to Return Migrants (March 18, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On March 18, 2016, the European Union and Turkey reached an

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules Dublin III Regulation Allows Member States to Send Applicant for International Protection to Safe Third Country (March 17, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On March 16, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules that Beneficiaries of International Protection May be Subject to Place-of-Residence Requirements (March 1, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On March 1, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union

Court of Justice of the European Union Confirms Nationals of Other Member States May be Refused Benefits in First Three Months of Residence (February 25, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On February 25, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules Asylum Seeker May be Detained for National Security or Public Order Reasons (February 15, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On February 15, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union (Court) rule