Archive · 4 Sep 2025
US Trans Woman Challenges Asylum Rejection in Netherlands
Veronica, a trans woman from the US, is trying to get permission to stay in the Netherlands because she feels unsafe back home.
She says she was threatened and felt discriminated against for being transgender.
The Netherlands initially said no, but she's fighting the decision.
She's not alone; there are other trans Americans also seeking asylum there.
The Dutch government is now considering her case, which could be tough because it might mean criticizing the US.
Some people think the US isn't safe for trans people, while others think it's safe enough.
A decision will be made soon.
Veronica Clifford Carlos, a 28-year-old trans woman, is challenging the rejection of her asylum application in the Netherlands.
Carlos says she faced death threats and discrimination in the U.S. due to being trans.
The Netherlands initially denied her asylum request, despite the country's strong LGBT protections.
LGBT Asylum Support is assisting approximately 20 other U.S. trans individuals with pending asylum claims.
A ruling on Carlos's case is expected later this year.
- Who
- Veronica Clifford Carlos, a 28-year-old trans woman, is challenging the rejection of her asylum application.
- What
- Carlos is seeking political asylum in the Netherlands due to threats and discrimination she faced in the U.S. for being trans.
- When
- Carlos applied for asylum earlier this year, and a ruling is expected later this year.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- Carlos is seeking asylum because of the dangers she faced in the U.S., and the perceived lack of protection for transgender people, especially during the Trump administration.
- Applicant
- Veronica Clifford Carlos
- Age
- 28
- Nationality
- American
- Location
- San Francisco
- Issue
- Asylum rejection by Netherlands
- Advocacy
- LGBT Asylum Support