On the recordMarch 17, 2021
Yes, it is an accurate characterization. Not only was the border effectively shut down in many respects to unlawful entry, but it was also shut down to lawful entry and refugee programs.
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msnbc.comVeronica Escobar: “Yes, it is an accurate characterization. Not only was the border effectively shut down in many respects to unlawful…”
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Escobar confirms that the Trump administration's policies effectively shut down the border to asylum seekers.
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