On October 11, 2019, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan announced that he was stepping down from his post. McAleenan has served as acting Secretary since April 11, 2019 [see blog]. He had previously served as the Commissioner of the U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP). We will update the website with more information on the Department of Homeland Security leadership situation when it becomes available.

Asylum For Refusal to Serve in Internationally Condemned Military
Opposition to compulsory military service does not ordinarily qualify an alien for asylum. However, an alien who opposes serving in a military condemned by the international community for inhuman conduct may have a colorable asylum claim.