The Daily Why Asylum Seekers Are Being Sent Back to Mexico
Jun 20, 2019
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a Homeland Security correspondent for The New York Times, delves into the controversial 'Remain in Mexico' policy affecting asylum seekers. He shares heartbreaking personal stories from migrants fleeing violence in Central America, revealing the emotional and physical toll of being sent back to an unsafe Mexico. The discussion highlights the implications of new asylum policies and the urgent need for independent journalism to shed light on these systemic issues, raising questions about the moral responsibility of the U.S.
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Selvin's Story
- Selvin Alvarado, a Honduran farmer, discovered theft within his collective.
- Threatened with death if he exposed the leaders, he sought asylum in the U.S. but was sent back to Mexico.
Remain in Mexico Policy
- The "Remain in Mexico" policy returns asylum seekers to Mexico while their cases are pending.
- This addresses the surge of migrants and overwhelmed facilities at the border.
Administration's Perspective
- The Trump administration believes many asylum claims are fraudulent.
- Overwhelmed border facilities and the release of families into the public fueled the policy change.