LGBTQ Afghans and their advocates fear the return of Taliban rule will mean the application of severe penalties for homosexuality. - NBCOUT
Even for those who are able to flee their countries of origin, challenges remain. Those arriving in the U.S. with a visa have the option to apply for asylum. These individuals need to find a lawyer, but there are not enough lawyers for the “overwhelming” number of applicants, Human Rights First’s Gilbert said.
“Those people are essentially in a prison setting,” she said, adding that it can be months before they receive a hearing in an immigration court. “You need to show not only that you are persecuted, but that you are persecuted because you are LGBTQ,” Alessi said. “It’s invasive. It becomes about private moments.”
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