Challenges in the US Asylum System and the Need for Immigration Reform

This chapter explores the deficiencies in the US legal pathways to residency, particularly in the asylum process, and emphasizes the necessity for immigration reform. It addresses the obstacles faced by asylum seekers, the outdated asylum laws, and the resistance to updating standards, as well as the impact of American policies on gang violence in Central America. The discussion also covers the slow progress in implementing reforms by the Biden administration and the lack of political will in Washington to address the issues in the asylum system.