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Imperial Refuge and Asylum Act

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descriptionThe Department of the Interior statute establishing the process by which foreign individuals fleeing persecution, exile, or extremist targeting may claim asylum within the Second Lilaris Empire. It defines grounds for sanctuary, the application process, refugee rights, and grounds for revocation.

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Section I — Purpose

The Second Lilaris Empire affirms its duty to protect those fleeing persecution, exile, or credible threats to life and liberty. This Act establishes a process for granting asylum to foreign individuals seeking sanctuary within Imperial borders.

Section II — Grounds for Asylum

An individual may request asylum if they face:

  • Political persecution or unjust exile,
  • Ideological or religious targeting by extremist groups,
  • Systemic denial of legal protections or civil rights in their origin state,
  • Threats from factions or movements that operate outside lawful governance.

Section III — Application Process

  1. Asylum may be requested at any Imperial border, court, or through a recognized noble house.
  2. The Department of the Interior shall review applications within 7 days.
  3. Applicants may be granted Provisional Sanctuary while under review.
  4. The Department of Justice shall confirm legal standing before permanent status is approved.

Section IV — Rights of Refugees

Asylum recipients shall:

  • Be protected from extradition or deportation,
  • Be granted freedom of movement and speech within Imperial law,
  • Be eligible for citizenship after 30 days of lawful residency,
  • Be expected to remain politically neutral during sanctuary.

Section V — Revocation

Asylum status may be revoked only if:

  • The individual commits a crime of violence or sedition within the Empire,
  • Evidence of fraud or hostile intent is discovered,
  • The threat in their origin state is officially deemed resolved by the Department of Justice.

All revocation actions must be reviewed by a magistrate and may be appealed.

Section VI — Special Cases

Requests involving nobles, former royals, or high-profile defectors shall be reviewed directly by the Office of the Twin Crowns in consultation with the Department of the Interior.

Section VII — Notes

This Act applies to all future ideological or non-state threats, including but not limited to cultic factions. It does not name any present-day group to ensure lasting relevance across generations.

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