DHS removes interview requirement for asylum seekers, possibly speeding removals

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) removed the interview requirement for asylum seekers, allowing asylum officers to refer cases directly to immigration judges without assessing credibility. The policy aims to expedite removal proceedings but could result in weakened asylum claims and faster denials, potentially affecting over 576,000 pending and future applicants, including Haitians losing Temporary Protected Status.