Are Americans Eligible for Asylum?
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@LeejaMiller
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
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@mixie6650
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
It's 11/11/2025.As a united states citizen.I applied for asylum in Sweden. Even though I have proof of gun violence toward me and the current situation in the U.S. they have denied my multiple requests for a "public" (free) lawyer. Even though I am a woman with a high risk pregnancy (blood thinners/clots) they will send me back to U.S. without a fair assessment and without a lawyer, that every other asylum seeker is entitled to. I talked to an expensive private lawyer that I can not afford and he said "there is no war in America and 0 chance you will be granted asylum." I created a document with all the laws you are quoting, printed pages upon pages of evidence. I will be deported and my case will be "fast tracked."
@Fizgig101
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
As an asylee from the states… Lawyars won't take your case. I'm lucky an lgbt organization is helping me. Contact an LGBT organization and request help! Rainbow Railroad won't help as, according to them, the US is a "safe" country.
@Yukithesnowy
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Love the shirt
@moghai-cz2vp
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
The process to apply for citizenship in Ireland through grandparents has exploded with a backlog, 6 months to 2 years. Ireland is pretty easy and other countries sometimes have the ability for kids or grandkids to apply.
@DropTheMyc
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
They are now recognising trump derangement syndrome as a reason for asylum..
Pack your bags lefties . Good luck 🙏🏼
@DropTheMyc
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Seeking asylum from what? 😂
@DropTheMyc
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
😂 this is totally delusional and it's hilarious 🤣
@DropTheMyc
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Lefty's losing it 🤪
You are free so you are free to leave 😁
@nikidelvalle
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
I want to leave. I'm so afraid for myself and my partners and I see the writing on the wall. But the barriers to leaving are so high.
@hunterrollins5646
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
I want to get my family out of the US, we want to go to Australia but it’s so expensive to immigrate to. I think the EU is the more affordable option
@jrooliefer2792
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
the german education system is really hard, even most germans dont get into uni.. unless you were top honors from a fancy private high school most americans would never ber able to get into a german uni, and you need C1 level german skills.. so you would have first master the langauge which takes a few years of intensive classes.. and do the whole german Abiture (german SATs)and get passing grades.. for Spain / Portugal .. land is cheap.. its easy fo go rural – off grid.. also madrid sucks.. also very right wing city.. best to go to basque or Catalyunia
@ZBielski
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Men also don't owe you anything then (your dumb political shirt).
@ZBielski
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
I really just hate the left and the right in this country, you both have worked together to make this place awful. Both sides filling their heads with delusional BS. I hope I can get my family away from you mindless baby killing AI shilling C you next Tuesdays.
@TraversalKnife
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
why is your head so shiny
@thetravelingkittens1393
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Well I know for a fact a white American male can’t get it in Finland.
@4everEvening
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Americans at risk:
1. Those who don't pass for white
2. Noncitizens
3. Gay community members
4. Women & girls
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5. Those actually literally, publicly standing up for those mentioned in 1-4
@Buttercup697
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Very few Americans will qualify for asylum
@AnonthonyMous
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Who had this in their bingo cards? That Americans needed to flee their own country due to a dictatorship.
@kmodek
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
What if I want out because I'm disabled and Trump said we should all be killed? Hitler did that and I'm NOT sitting around waiting for them to drag me out of my house!
@shelbyislovely
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
my wife says she doesnt care what we have to do, if trump goes in for a third term we will be fleeing. we dont care what hardships we will face we will gtfo of here. we have a great car, dry goods saved, a gun and currently working on an emergency go bag. i used to think it was dramatic but we want to have kids and as lesbians its getting less and less safe. more people feel comfortable being hateful than ever before ( we live in a red state) and its genuinely scary. one guy followed us around the grocery store recently calling us slurs and sexually harassing us and no one did anything.
@rachaelneats1904
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
I've been wondering this
@weinhainde2550
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Greetings from Germany: USA ians stay at home and fix your country yourself
@MsRasmoo
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Thank you for this – and for acknowledging the challenges of those specifically with disabilities. And how shitty ADHD can be as well! I'm outside the US now, and wondering whether I should try this option…
@gregorye.219
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
You’re totally groovy, Leeja❣️
@gregorye.219
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
A ton!
@zarteen
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
If more people would seriously consider what it takes to leave the country on next to nothing, permanently, I don't think this administration ever could have used their stance on immigration as the hammer they have. But. I've been surprised by how callous, selfish and distrusting the people around me have been for a least a decade now.
@ToddG-i7m
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Wish I could leave. Worked since I was 16, homeless at 46, so February 10th 2024. Paid into the system, came under hard times and had 2 days notice before I was on the street. I mean ON the street, roughing it on benches, because shelters are very dangerous and space extremely limited. I'm in a pop-up camper now, working my way out of hell.
@olivejuice2024
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
WOMEN DON'T OWE YOU SHIT – The best message on this video.
@charles52able1
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
If the Medicaid and disability cuts happen I will be dead. My health care costs are unsustainable and I will be dead inside a few weeks without treatments.
@Einhorn-13
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
I think I’ll start taking my old digital camera with me and just film and photograph me and the people I like, I hope it makes the pictures more special than if I just record stuff with my phone
@tinab8466
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Black people should be able to qualify.
@Dejin1
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Perplexity research take with a grain of salt!
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@indigobaloon8091
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
If you have Slovenian heritage that you can prove it, you can apply for citizenship. Slovenia is an EU country.
@o0Ether0o
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
If you give up and leave they win and you are indirectly helping them secure their hold.
@libby2322
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
I appreciate you being so direct about the situation for people with disabilities. It’s refreshing to hear your direct take and solidarity with this 🫡🫠
@The_Hagseed
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
President Pedo made antifa a terrorist group. Considering antifa isn't an actual group, it goes to say that if you're against fascism, you are now at risk of your government persecuting you . Seeking asylum just got easier.
@rossgoyette3779
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
You WASTED so much time droning on about your worthless ad. FUCK OFF WITH THE WORTHLESS ADS
@honorpatience1301
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Thank you! How about if we have dual citizenship but we would like to move and be a refugee in another country(differentfrom the 2)? Will they require to prove we are in danger in the 2nd citizen country as well?
@malekabdoh8639
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Wouldn’t it be easier to just get a normal residence visa
@Qdy4b7bxe1u
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm
a question I've been inquiring about, this should be interesting
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