U.N. Agencies Advocate for Asylum Seekers' Due Process Amid U.S. Policy Shift

U.N. agencies urged the U.S. to maintain asylum seekers' access to the country with due process after President Trump's decision to freeze migration from certain countries. U.N. officials highlighted the obligation under international law to protect these individuals, emphasizing that most are law-abiding community members.

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to halt migration from 'Third World' countries, United Nations agencies have called on Washington to ensure asylum seekers continue to gain access to the country with fair legal treatment.

During a Geneva press briefing, Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the U.N. human rights office, emphasized that these individuals are entitled to protection and due process under international law.

Echoing this sentiment, Eujin Byun of the U.N. refugee agency highlighted the fact that the majority of refugees integrate as law-abiding members of their host communities, insisting on the need for their protection and fair treatment.

(With inputs from agencies.)