Trump cannot unilaterally change this policy, which is enshrined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. However, Congress can and must improve our asylum process through comprehensive immigration reform.
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Asylum is a legal right and a U.S. obligation under international law. This joins a long list of cruel policies, like family separation, that did not deter migrants nor address the crisis.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-administration-moves-end-asylum-protections-most-central-american-migrants-n1029866 …
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We also must address the root causes of migration. I helped pass the United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act, to develop economic strategies to combat corruption and bolster security in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.https://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-peters-praises-passage-of-bill-strengthening-northern-triangle …
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By crossing at the point of entry.
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Keep it going! We need to recognize that we all benefit from our asylum policies. What kind of country are we to be without them?
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I do not like criminals.
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