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Biden ends policy forcing asylum-seekers to 'remain in Mexico' – but for 41,247 migrants, it's too late

  • Written by Austin Kocher, Research Associate Professor, Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Syracuse University
imageThe first group of asylum-seekers allowed to cross from a migrant camp in Mexico into the United States following Biden's repeal of the 'Remain in Mexico' policy arrives to Brownsville, Texas, Feb. 25, 2021.John Moore/Getty Images

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