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Special Edition: Border Talks - Immigration Insights w/ Sharon McMahon

Mar 30, 2024
Sharon McMahon, America's Government Teacher, delves into current immigration laws, border challenges, asylum process complexities, state vs. federal authority debates, bipartisan bills in Congress, and the urgent need for system capacity building.
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  • Seeking asylum in the US is a refuge from life-threatening situations, with asylum rules requiring physical presence for application.
  • States like Texas challenge federal immigration policies, sparking debates on authority division and states' roles in enforcement.

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US Asylum System and Waiting Times

The process of seeking asylum in the US entails refuge from life-threatening situations or significant harm in the applicant's home country, such as political violence or persecution based on religion or ethnicity. Current asylum rules generally require applicants to be physically present in the US to seek asylum, allowing them to remain in the country while awaiting their case's resolution. However, the asylum process is notorious for its extensive delays, with cases often taking between five to ten years for an initial hearing due to an overwhelming system with limited judges.

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