The Guardian, 05/08/2023
The right to seek asylum in the United States is in the balance as migrants fleeing violence and instability at home anxiously await a chance at safety – amid a major policy shift at the US's southern border.
The Title 42 public health order – which has allowed officials to quickly expel migrants without giving them access to asylum for years now – is expected to finally end on 11 May. What does this mean for the US's historic commitment as a beacon for freedom from persecution?
As government leaders brace for an anticipated uptick in migrants and asylum seekers trying to cross the border, the hardline policies they're advancing to keep people out may spell potentially deadly consequences for some of the world's most vulnerable.
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