Comment Submitted by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, INC

Summary: The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) opposes the Interim Final Rule (IFR) because it imposes punitive barriers on asylum seekers that exceed the requirements of H.R. 1. They argue that the rule creates unjust financial burdens, risks the safety of applicants through potential refoulement, and violates the Administrative Procedure Act by bypassing the notice-and-comment process.