Lawfare Archive: The Migrant Caravan and Its Dissenters
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Central American Gang Violence and Migration to the US
The chapter delves into the severe security threats posed by gangs like MS-13 in Central America, particularly in Honduras, leading to individuals seeking asylum in the United States. It highlights the push factors such as gang violence, extortion, poverty in the coffee industry collapse, and family reunification driving migration. The chapter also discusses the challenges and complexities of asylum claims for migrant families at the US border and the varying acceptance rates based on where they are filed.
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