In most cases, people do not claim asylum. They are summoned to a hearing. Because of what happened last year, when more than 28,000 people were deported, people are afraid of being detained and deported, and so they leave the United States.
November 22nd, 2022 / 4:15 p.m.
Spokesperson and Coordinator, Comité d’action des personnes sans statut
In most cases, people do not claim asylum. They are summoned to a hearing. Because of what happened last year, when more than 28,000 people were deported, people are afraid of being detained and deported, and so they leave the United States.
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