IABA Letter to U.S. Gov’t to Comply with ICCPR Obligations
Click the link below to download the full letter: 2019.06.14 Letter to DOS – U.S. Compliance with ICCPR FINAL
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IABA Statement on Escalating Tensions and Risk of War with Iran
The Iranian-American Bar Association (IABA) expresses deep concern over escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States. Undoubtedly, further escalation will harm the interests of both nations, and continue to harm the Iranian-American community who already faces significant challenges stemming from new policies, such as the Travel Ban and international sanctions. […]
State Department Releases New Data Showing Dismal Waiver Approvals under the Travel Ban
On April 5, Senator Van Hollen released new data from the Department of State regarding the dismal approval rates for waivers (needed to obtain visas) under the Travel Ban: only 6% of people who apply actually receive waivers, while tens of thousands of applicants are being barred from the U.S. As the Senator points out, […]
On 2nd Ban Anniversary, IABA Releases Comprehensive Travel Ban Report
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