Trump govt drafts plan to raise asylum bar: report
The new guidelines, contained in a draft memo dated Feb 17, directs agents to only pass applicants who have a good chance of ultimately getting asylum
Washington
THE Department of Homeland Security has prepared new guidance for immigration agents aimed at speeding up deportations by denying asylum claims earlier in the process.
The new guidelines, contained in a draft memo dated Feb 17 but not yet sent to field offices, directs agents to only pass applicants who have a good chance of ultimately getting asylum, but does not give specific criteria for establishing credible fear of persecution if sent home.
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