Attorney General Merrick Garland has reopened the ability for people seeking asylum in the US because of danger related to domestic violence, gangs or other forms of persecution, including LGBTQ-related claims. This is one of the most significant steps the Biden administration has taken toward opening up the US to people seeking a safer life in the country. The World’s Monica Campbell explains what has changed and the challenges that asylum-seekers can still face regardless.
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