Slate News What Next | How Closed Is the Border?
Jan 23, 2025
Jose Olivares, an investigative journalist specializing in immigration policies, shares insights on the current state of the U.S.-Mexico border. He discusses the dire conditions faced by 30,000 migrants seeking asylum. The conversation highlights the emotional toll on families, particularly on Inauguration Day, and examines the complications of recent changes in asylum regulations. Olivares also addresses the impact of Trump-era policies that categorize migrants as threats, and the ongoing debate around birthright citizenship amid tighter restrictions.
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Canceled Appointments
- Arelis Hernandez reported on migrants waiting in Ciudad Juarez for asylum appointments.
- Many were tentatively optimistic on Inauguration Day, but their hopes were dashed when the CBP1 app canceled appointments.
Asylum's Future
- Trump's executive orders raise questions about the future of asylum at the US-Mexico border.
- The halting of legal entries fulfills a campaign promise and resonates with some voters.
No Safe Spaces
- Trump reversed the policy protecting sensitive locations like churches from ICE raids.
- This signals that undocumented individuals are not safe anywhere, regardless of location.