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Immigration

Apr. 8, 2004

Fast-Track for Some Asylum Seekers Would Ease Needless Pain

Forum Column - By Jonathan D. Lewis - It is axiomatic that the compassion of any government can be measured by the extent to which it protects the most vulnerable members of its society. Among those most worthy of compassion are people seeking asylum from repressive political systems. Having established the right to apply for asylum, asylees find themselves in a precarious legal position.

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        By Dr. Jonathan D. Lewis, M.D.
        
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