CGRS has added a new practice advisory which walks through the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule. This Rule creates a rebuttable presumption of ineligibility for asylum for many people who fear return to their home countries.

CGRS has added a new toolkit which includes pertinent resources on the historical and social context of cartels and gangs in Mexico, the prevalence of this type of harm, and violence targeted at specific groups of people.

CGRS has added a new practice advisory which discusses the concept of “circular” social groups. It reviews the development of the circularity principle, discusses how it has been applied in different circuits, and offers suggestions for advocates to avoid circularity denials.

CGRS had added a new practice advisory which provides an overview of the legal standards for the purposes of screening for asylum eligibility. An appendix to the advisory contains a practical screening assessment tool that advocates may use in applying the facts of a case to the legal framework for asylum.

This country conditions toolkit contains pertinent resources on the historical and social context of violence against women in Mexico, including up-to-date information on current conditions. Resources highlight the prevalence of this type of harm, as well as how specific groups are impacted by violence, including women with disabilities, human rights defenders, children, and more.