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Trump is using his ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
The US has said that it will begin detaining asylum seekers who cross the Mexican border illegally to await their hearings at the US immigration court. US President Donald Trump had ordered the end of the “Remain in Mexico” policy that required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their hearings. The policy was part…
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The asylum system shutting down left the migrants in despair
US President Donald Trump’s administration has shut down the CBP One app that was used by undocumented asylum seekers to submit information and schedule appointments at eight border ports. The CBP One app was developed in order for asylum seekers to make protection claims. “These policies do not offer any solutions to improve border processing…
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As he battles his opponent on immigration, Vance left the cat and dog behind
During the vice presidential debate, US Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz said he would speed up the process of applying for asylum in the country. Walz said, “We need more people like me to come home and be part of the American family.” His statement came at a time when President Donald Trump’s administration has…
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The Supreme Court allowed policy to remain in effect despite legal challenges, leaving migrants in El Paso with uncertainty.
US Supreme Court has agreed to decide in February whether 19 states that oppose the Title 42 immigration policy should be allowed to intervene in defence of it in lower courts. Title 42 allows asylum seekers who cross the border without permission to stay in the United States. Earlier, the Trump administration had said it…