Federal asylum officers can deny interviews to asylum seekers and send them immediately to an immigration judge, speeding up deportation proceedings, under a rule U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published Tuesday. By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?post_type=re...

DHS removes interview requirement for asylum seekers, possibly speeding removals • Rhode Island CurrentA new Department of Homeland Security rule published Tuesday removes language that asylum seekers have the “right” to an interview, which could have the effect of speeding up deportation proceedings.rhodeislandcurrent.com