The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States
Deborah Anker, ABA Journal (April 28, 2020)
Anker details the history and development of the United States’ gender asylum law. Through a series of court decisions, the U.S. considered survivors of domestic violence a particular social group under the United Nations definition of a refugee. Jeff Sessions challenged this in 2018 and eliminate protections for women seeking asylum. This continues to be challenged in court.
