CLEAN : From El Salvador to Texas navigating the US asylum maze

The video discusses the challenges faced by individuals seeking asylum in the U.S., focusing on the high denial rates in immigration courts, particularly in El Paso. It highlights the case of Yolanda, who is proceeding without legal representation due to the unavailability of attorneys and overwhelmed nonprofits. The video also touches on the fear of returning to Mexico among asylum seekers and the screening process for U visas.

What is one of the main challenges in finding private attorneys for certain cases?

• High legal fees

• Lack of interest from attorneys

• Clients' inability to pay

• Attorneys' lack of expertise

What is the denial rate for asylum cases in El Paso?

• 95%

• 85%

• 50%

• 75%

Why did Yolanda decide to move forward without an attorney?

• She was advised by a friend

• She wanted to save money

• She felt confident in her own abilities

• She couldn't find one willing to take her case

What screening question was Yolanda asked by the judge?

• Do you have any family in the U.S.?

• Have you ever been to Mexico?

• Have you ever been a victim of a crime in the U.S.?

• Do you have a job in the U.S.?

What preference did some single men express regarding their situation?

• They preferred to stay in detention

• They wanted to return to Mexico

• They preferred to be in Mexico rather than in detention

• They wanted to move to another country