What Next | Daily News and Analysis How Closed Is the Border?
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Jan 23, 2025 In this engaging discussion, investigative journalist Jose Olivares unpacks the latest changes in U.S. immigration policy. He shares insights on how recent executive orders are impacting asylum seekers and fueling undocumented crossings. The emotional struggles migrants face, especially during political shifts, come to light as Olivares highlights stories from the border. The conversation also addresses the portrayal of immigrants and the implications of designating drug cartels as terrorists, revealing the complex interplay of security and human rights.
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Canceled Appointments
- On Inauguration Day, Arelis Hernandez observed migrants in Ciudad Juarez waiting for asylum appointments.
- Many were optimistic, but their appointments were canceled via the CBP1 app under the new Trump administration.
Asylum Uncertainties
- The right to claim asylum is legally established, but its future is uncertain under Trump's executive orders.
- The new policies aim to deter immigration, aligning with some voters' desires.
No Safe Spaces
- Trump reversed the policy protecting sensitive locations (e.g., churches, schools, hospitals) from ICE raids.
- This signals that undocumented individuals are not safe anywhere.