Record numbers of migrants are showing up at the US southern border, and many are requesting asylum. The system is now overwhelmed, with a backlog of about 3 million asylum applications pending in courts. The World’s Tibisay Zea explains the origins of US asylum policies and why they might not be adequate for contemporary immigration needs.
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