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Erin Siegal McIntyre

A child traveling with a caravan of migrants from Central America sleeps

At the US-Mexico border, migrants face an uncertain wait

April 30, 2018Immigration

Some lawyers question why US border officials are unable to process the asylum-seeking migrants from Central America, as the “caravan” has made international headlines during its travels north through Mexico.

family sitting on steps in front of building

Why 80 asylum-seekers are marching to the US southern border, even though they’ll probably be turned away

May 8, 2017Conflict

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