Court Blocks 'Remain In Mexico' Policy In California, Arizona

The transcript discusses the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, which requires asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their U.S. immigration hearings. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that this policy violates federal law, but temporarily suspended the injunction after the Justice Department warned of a potential rush at the border. The court later reaffirmed its decision, allowing the injunction to take effect in Arizona and California, while granting a delay for Supreme Court review. The policy has affected around 60,000 asylum seekers, many of whom live in dangerous conditions in Mexican border cities.

How many asylum seekers have been sent to Mexico under the policy since it was implemented?

What challenges are many asylum seekers facing while living in Mexico?