in the news

The latest in migration news compiled by the Latin America Working Group

POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Read more about recent policies and practices of the US government that are affecting asylum seekers on the US-Mexico border

Key Terms

Learn the key terms and definitions in US immigration and asylum policy

Agencies and Procedures

Read more about the agencies that regulate entry into the US and the categories of relief for those fleeing violence or natural disasters

“Remain in Mexico”

Learn how the “Remain in Mexico” policy is affecting people’s lives by watching this short video and listening to an award-winning episode of This American Life.

interviews

Watch the stories of those who made the journey to Tijuana

Resources

Interested in diving deeper on the topics you learned about? Visit this page to access a variety of resources on migration topics