In this May 11, 2021, file photo, migrant women carry children in the rain at an intake area after turning themselves in upon crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in La Joya, Texas.
Asylum-seekers whose claims were dismissed or denied under a Trump administration policy that forced them to wait in Mexico for court hearings will be allowed to return for another chance at humanitarian protection, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said Tuesday in a move that could benefit tens of thousands of hopefuls.
Registration will begin Wednesday for asylum-seekers who were subject to the “Remain in Mexico” policy and either had their cases dismissed or denied for failing to appear in court, The Associated Press has learned.
The Biden administration seeks to untangle the numerous asylum cases closed under the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy.
FILE – In this Nov. 18, 2020, file photo, a child plays at a camp for asylum seekers stuck at America’s doorstep, in Matamoros, Mexico. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
(CN) Asylum seekers denied entry into the United States under the Trump administration policy known as “Remain in Mexico” can try to seek asylum again starting this week, the White House announced Tuesday.
The U.S. government forced more than 70,000 immigrants to remain in Mexico during the Trump administration while they waited for their asylum claims to be processed. As many as 34,000 asylum seekers could be eligible to enter the U.S. beginning Wednesday under the Biden administration’s new policy, though that estimate is likely very high as many have left Mexico, were deported to their home countries, saw their cases closed, or were kidnapped and held for ransom as th
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U.S. gives more asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico another shot
FILE - In this May 11, 2021, file photo, migrant women carry children in the rain at an intake area after turning themselves in upon crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in La Joya, Texas. The U.S. Homeland Security Department says thousands of asylum-seekers whose claims were dismissed or denied under a Trump administration policy that forced them to wait in Mexico for their court hearings will be allowed to return for another chance at humanitarian protection. The Associated Press has learned that registration begins Wednesday, June 23, 2021 for asylum-seekers who were subject to the “Remain in
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June 23, 2021 05:05 IST
Registration begins on June 23 for asylum-seekers who were subject to the “Remain in Mexico” policy and either had their cases dismissed or denied for failing to appear in court, The Associated Press has learned
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In this May 11, 2021 photo, migrant women carry children in the rain at an intake area after turning themselves in upon crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in La Joya, Texas.
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Registration begins on June 23 for asylum-seekers who were subject to the “Remain in Mexico” policy and either had their cases dismissed or denied for failing to appear in court, The Associated Press has learned
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