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Credible Fear Screening Policy

The policy and procedure of credible fear screening in the context of asylum and immigration in the United States, including its creation, evolution, and impact.

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How has the credible‑fear screening process changed in policy and practice since 1996?

The credible‑fear screening was created as part of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) to prevent summary deportation of asylum‑eligible people by inserting a...