This chapter explores the staggering backlog in the U.S. immigration court system, revealing the dramatic rise in asylum cases and the varying outcomes based on regional judicial disparities. It also follows the harrowing journey of a Cuban activist seeking asylum in the U.S., showcasing the complexities and dangers faced by those fleeing oppressive regimes.
The US asylum process is meant to offer a fair shot at safe haven. But new reporting from Bloomberg uncovers how the difference between those who are granted asylum and those who are denied often boils down to chance.
On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg investigative reporter Monte Reel joins host David Gura to trace the arc of one man’s journey and discuss new data analysis that reveals the flaws at the core of the US asylum system.
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