Category Archives: asylum
Mexicans resume as top group of asylum seekers in August
Replaces Central Americans who are more quickly denied. … Continue reading →
IG report about Tecate
But the officers were a several feet behind the international line, and some migrants were within U.S. boundary when they were redirected. … Continue reading →
Bait and switch?
Migrants were told “wait your turn in Mexico” rather than crossing illegally. Some who did this are now told “we changed the rules while you were waiting” … Continue reading →
Remain in Mexico case
Remain in Mexico is still a policy, though individual migrants are challenging their cases. Following story about a Honduran pastor who won his case and now the government is appealing. … Continue reading →
Tracing the migrant journey
Audio series about migrants coming to the US. This episode from Nogales … Continue reading →
Larger groups in Starr County
News of the largest groups arriving (particularly near El Paso) seems to have lessened since Spring of 2019. However, the are still arriving even in August as shown by this recent article … Continue reading →
Lawfare remain in Mexico
Lawfare has an interesting description of why some in DHS see issues with the “Remain in Mexico” policy. … Continue reading →
Asylum seekers vs refugees
The following page describes some of the procedures. Also answers some questions of why some might physically come to the US to request asylum rather than being outside the border applying as refugees. … Continue reading →
El Salvadoran migration to the US
An article summarizing some causes of El Salvadoran migration to the US … Continue reading →