Senator Jeff Merkley

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Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Together, these actions are just another way for the Trump administration to make it harder for refugees to seek asylum. This kind of hateful behavior is unacceptable, and only makes the humanitarian crisis Donald Trump has created even worse. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Sept. 5, 2019 Hibernated

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In addition to this news, I am also being told by a whistleblower that USCIS has terminated its basic training program for newly hired Asylum Officers, eliminating any baseline standard and making it easier for officers to be pressured into denying credible fear claims. — PolitiTweet.org

NEW: The long-serving head of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services asylum division was pushed out this week… https://t.co/wRj9b5ZL3r

Posted Sept. 5, 2019 Hibernated

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Though you say USCIS is adhering to training requirements, I’m being told by your own staff that the 5½ week Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy basic training program has been discontinued as of mid-August. It would be good news to hear this isn’t true. — PolitiTweet.org

This is false. Specialized training for asylum officers is required by statute and we are adhering to that. @USCIS… https://t.co/z1g5w4XPi4

Posted Sept. 6, 2019 Hibernated