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.
Veronica Escobar: “Yes, it is an accurate characterization. Not only was the border effectively shut down in many respects to unlawful…”
On the recordMarch 17, 2021
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Escobar confirms that the Trump administration's policies effectively shut down the border to asylum seekers.
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