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Trump Sidelines Immigration Nominee For ‘Tougher Direction’

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Homeland Security Secretary Insists Border Crisis Is ‘Real’

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US Says Asylum-Seeking Migrants To Wait In Mexico

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Posted on December 20, 2018 · Only about 9 percent of people are actually granted asylum. The Trump administration says too many migrants make false claims.

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US Immigration Officials Move To Restrict Asylum At Border

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Posted on November 8, 2018 · New regulations will block migrants from claiming asylum if they do not come to an official border crossing.

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