URGENT: Stop the Deportation of Russian Activist Vladislav Krasnov
Vladislav Krasnov, a 27-year-old Russian anti-war activist, is facing imminent deportation from the Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center in Louisiana.
Despite a critical judgment from the European Court of Human Rights finding that the Russian government violated his rights—a ruling issued while he was in U.S. detention—the immigration judge denied his asylum without ever seeing this evidence.
ICE has indicated Mr. Krasnov is already "booked on a flight." We are demanding a pause on removal to allow the Board of Immigration Appeals to review this new evidence.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Call Congress Now
We need you to call your Member of Congress and ask them to intervene.
Step 1: Find your Representative’s number.
Step 2: Call their office and use the script below.
"Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a constituent from [City/State].
I am calling to request urgent assistance in the case of Vladislav Krasnov (A-Number: 249-265-983). He is currently detained by ICE and faces imminent deportation to Russia.
Mr. Krasnov has a pending Motion to Reopen before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Since his original hearing, new international human-rights findings have emerged regarding his safety that were not reviewed by the court.
I respectfully ask that the Member of Congress take three actions:
Contact DHS and ICE to request that Mr. Krasnov not be removed while his motion is pending.
Contact the Department of Justice and urge the Board of Immigration Appeals to grant an emergency stay of removal.
Request confirmation that removal will not occur before the appeal is adjudicated.
This is about ensuring due process before irreversible harm occurs. Thank you."
BACKGROUND: The Full Story
Russian Anti-War Activist Faces Imminent Deportation After Key European Human Rights Ruling Went Unconsidered
PINE PRAIRIE, LOUISIANA — Vladislav Krasnov, a Russian anti-war dissident, faces deportation after a European Court of Human Rights judgment was excluded from his asylum hearing. The judgment, issued while Mr. Krasnov was in U.S. detention, specifically names him as a victim of rights violations by the Russian government.
The Critical Oversight
While Mr. Krasnov was in U.S. immigration detention, the European Court of Human Rights issued a formal judgment regarding his arrest and detention during a peaceful protest in Russia.
Because the ruling was issued during his detention, neither Mr. Krasnov nor his counsel knew it existed during his initial hearing. The immigration judge denied his application without ever seeing this critical evidence.
Why This Matters
"The immigration judge never had the opportunity to evaluate this international human-rights ruling," said Wallie Mason, attorney for Mr. Krasnov. "Removal before the Board reviews this evidence would mean deportation without the full factual record ever being considered."
Experts note that individuals named in international litigation against Russia face heightened risks of retaliation and persecution. As a man of conscription age, Mr. Krasnov may also face compulsory military service upon return.
Current Status
ICE has informed counsel that Mr. Krasnov is "booked on a flight." His legal team has filed an emergency Motion to Reopen with the Board of Immigration Appeals to ensure due process is followed before irreversible harm occurs.
Media Contact:
Wallie Mason, Esq.
Mason Immigration Law Office
Tel: (323) 297-8440
press@masonimmigration.com
