LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, such as Xavier Walker from Jamaica, face dangers in countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, waiting years for US asylum approval.
LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, like Xavier Walker from Jamaica, face heightened fears and danger in countries where being gay is illegal or met with anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment. As worldwide anti-LGBTQ+ movements gain traction, people like Walker seek safety in the US, often waiting years for asylum approval. Jamaica's Offences Against the Person Act criminalizes homosexuality.
June 12, 2024
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