Biden maintains Trump-era order that blocks asylum-seekers

In March 2020, the Trump administration largely blocked migrants from entering the US in the name of public health and the pandemic. President Biden is keeping it in place. In Mexico, many migrants face clear danger, particularly from organized criminal groups. The World’s Monica Campbell reports on efforts to get asylum-seeking families to safety.

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