Justice Dept. Pilot Program for Asylum Cases

The Justice Department is launching a pilot program to expedite the processing of asylum applications, focusing initially on ‘safe-country’ designations and cases with low acceptance rates. This initiative aims to reduce backlogs at the border and streamline the legal process for asylum seekers. The 12-week timeline suggests a rapid deployment of resources to address a key challenge in the current immigration system.

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