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ACLU of Montana
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We're a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that works to ensure that dignity, freedom, & civil liberties are a reality for everyone in MT.

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October 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Regardless of how someone seeks asylum in the United States, the process can years.
How are asylum seekers defined? Asylum is available to people who arrive or are already in the U.S. This protection is granted based on the same protected grounds as refugees. There are 2 types of asylum: affirmative and defensive. Affirmative Asylum for those proactively seeking asylum. Currently, affirmative asylum applications take 5-6 years to obtain an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Then, USCIS can take another 1-10 years to approve or deny the application. If the application is denied, the client will be removed from the U.S. Defensive Asylum for those facing deportation. Currently, defensive asylum applications filed with the U.S. Immigration Court take 4-5 years to obtain a final hearing. Then, the immigration judge will decide whether to approve or deny. If denied, the client will be removed from the U.S. People with refugee status are eligible to become Lawful Permanent Residents one year after admission to the United States. Asylum seekers are eligible to become Lawful Permanent Residents one year after receiving asylum.
August 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Engaging with Your Local City Council, County Commission, and School Board
Your Local Officials Need to Hear From YouLocal councils and boards–including city councils, county boards, school boards, and more–are increasingly the forum where critical civil liberties issues
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July 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM