Morning Jolt: How the Number of ‘Credible Fear’ Refugees Skyrocketed in the Obama Years

Making the click-through worthwhile: How our refugee system works, and how the number of "credible fear" cases before the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service exploded during Barack Obama's presidency; David Lynch makes a surprising assessment of our politics (or maybe it's just his doppelgänger from the Black Lodge), and Leaving Cloud 9 hits bookstore shelves.

Is the Asylum-Application Process Being Abused?

In the U.S. Refugee Act of 1980, Congress defined a refugee as a person who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her home country, and cannot obtain protection in that country, "because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion."

Refugees can request asylum and, if granted, they are protected from being returned to their home country, are authorized to work in the United States, may apply for a Social Security card, may request permission to travel overseas, and can petition to bring family members to the United States. Asylees may also be eligible for certain benefits, such as Medicaid or Refugee Medical ...

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How the Number of 'Credible Fear' Refugees Skyrocketed in the Obama Years Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: How our refugee system works, and how the number of "credible fear" cases before the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service exploded during Barack Obama's presidency; David Lynch makes a surprising assessment of our politics (or maybe it's just his doppelgänger from the Black Lodge), and Leaving Cloud 9 hits bookstore shelves. Is the Asylum-Application Process Being Abused? In the U.S. Refugee Act of 1980, Congress defined a refugee as a person who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her home country, and cannot obtain protection in that country, "because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion." Refugees can request asylum and, if granted, they are protected from being returned to their home country, are authorized to work in the United States, may apply for a Social Security card, may request permission to travel overseas, and can petition to bring family members to the United States. Asylees may also be eligible for certain benefits, such as Medicaid or Refugee Medical ... Read More Top Stories Congress Must Exercise Treaty and War Powers Robert Moore National-security decisions increasingly fall to the executive. Congress has a duty to weigh in. On Saudi Arabia, Trump Brings No Change Michael Brendan Dougherty In foreign policy, Trump maintains the embarrassing status quo in the Middle East. On Korea, he dismays our allies. FIFA May Punish English Football Team if Fans Shout Pro-Brexit Chants Jack Crowe The English Football Association may be fined by FIFA if their fans shout Brexit-related chants at an upcoming World Cup match against Belgium, the Telegraph confirmed... ADVERTISEMENT The Price of Feminism Mona Charen It neglects duty and commitment. All the World's a Campus Kyle Smith The Left's harassment of Trump supporters in restaurants and the like reveals the teenagerish nature of their world view. Days of Rage David French Protest all you want, but the moment you turn vicious is the moment you turn dangerous. When you start to tear at the fabric of American political life, you won't be able to control — and may not like — the forces you unleash in response. Mexico — What Went Wrong? Victor Davis Hanson There has been much wild talk of the "servitude" and "serfdom" of impoverished illegal aliens. But the real moral travesty is that Mexico's entire foreign and economic policy is based on exporting its poor people abroad. Border Patrol Commissioner Suspends Prosecution of Adults Who Cross Border with Children Jack Crowe Commissioner Kevin McAleenan told reporters Monday that he had suspended such prosecutions after President Trump's executive order was signed last Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT Introducing NRPLUS We're 'Plus' for Some Very Good Reasons When you become an NRPLUS member, you join an exclusive National Review community, with benefits that touch the content you receive, your website experience, and ultimately your ability to help shape the conservative conversation. LEARN MORE TODAY Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: June 25, 2018 Top Shots ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.