The Daily Exporting America’s Immigration Problem
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Feb 24, 2025 
Julie Turkewitz, Andes bureau chief for The New York Times, and Hamed Aleaziz, immigration policy reporter for the same outlet, delve into the complexities of U.S. immigration under Trump's controversial tactics. They reveal the often harrowing experiences of deported migrants in a hotel in Panama and highlight communication barriers that exacerbate their struggles. The discussion includes the challenges of repatriating undocumented individuals and the implications of evolving immigration policies, offering a stark look at the realities faced by asylum seekers.
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Migrants in Panama Hotel
- Julie Turkewitz and Federico Rios tracked deported migrants to the Hotel Decapolis in Panama City.
- They communicated with detainees like Mr. Wang from China through signs and text messages.
Artemis's Story
- Artemis, a Christian convert from Iran, sought asylum in the U.S. but was deported to Panama.
- She was detained, flown to Panama, and held in the hotel despite having documents supporting her asylum claim.
U.S. and Panama Justification
- The U.S. government claims the Panama deportations target illegal migrants without valid asylum claims.
- Panama says holding these migrants in a hotel is a security measure for their protection.