Asylum City Archives – Borderless Magazine NFP

The true story of one man's asylum journey from Syria to Chicago.

The harrowing stories of six asylum seekers who now call Chicago home

Therapists and social workers trained in trauma care are helping asylum seekers along their legal and healing journey.

Carly GrafOctober 2, 2019

Asylum seekers who undergo medical exams as part of their legal case are more than twice as likely to be granted asylum.

Apoorva MittalAugust 28, 2019

How immigration court is especially challenging for LGBTQ asylum seekers

At Rica Arepa, a young couple slings tasty cornmeal sandwiches — and for many customers, recreates a world that no longer exists.

President Trump signed a 90-day asylum ban Friday that makes it harder for immigrants to claim asylum. But just who are asylum seekers?

After someone tried to kill him in Ecuador because of his sexual orientation, Luis Mancheno found a new home and calling in the United States.

Michelle KanaarOctober 24, 2018