New Trump administration policy would force migrants to wait in Mexico as asylum requests are proce
Source: the hill
New Trump administration policy would force migrants to wait in Mexico as asylum requests are processed: report
By Tal Axelrod - 11/21/18 11:18 PM EST
A new Trump administration policy would force migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. to wait in Mexico as their requests are processed, breaking sharply with current policy, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.
According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memos obtained by The Post, asylum seekers would have to establish a “reasonable fear” of persecution in Mexico to be allowed to come to the U.S. while authorities review their asylum requests under the new policy, dubbed “Remain in Mexico.”
The policy could take effect as soon as Friday, two DHS officials familiar with the plans told The Post.
Under current screening policy, asylum seekers are generally allowed to remain in the U.S. while they await a hearing with an immigration judge if they have established a fear of returning to their home countries.
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DHS spokeswoman Katie Waldman issued a statement late Wednesday saying there were no immediate plans to implement the new policy..................................................
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/417963-new-administration-policy-would-force-migrants-to-wait-in-mexico-as
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