On the recordMay 21, 2018
The increased number of Central Americans petitioning for asylum in the United States is not because more people are 'exploiting' the system via 'loopholes,' but because many have credible claims.
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Thompson argues that asylum requests are based on legitimate fears, not exploitation.
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