This chapter follows Valdez as he navigates the challenging U.S. asylum process while living in Missouri with his father. Despite his optimism before a pending court hearing, the chapter highlights the harsh statistical realities and systemic obstacles faced by asylum seekers.
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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