Trump revives ‘remain in Mexico’ policy as part of anti-immigration crackdown
Critics say program that forces asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while cases are processed exposes migrants to harm
The Trump administration has announced the reinstatement of the “remain in Mexico” program, resuming an initiative that forced non-Mexican asylum seekers to wait south of the border while their cases were processed.
The US Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Tuesday that it would restart the program immediately, years after it was ended by Joe Biden.
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Mexico's president opposes Trump's immigration policies but vows to help those deported
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Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown
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