The Remain in Mexico policy, implemented by the Trump administration in January 2019, required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their US immigration hearings. Intended to reduce border crossings and detention overcrowding, it has faced criticism for endangering migrants, many of whom live in unsafe conditions. A court ruled the policy invalid, citing inconsistency with federal law. Additional measures have been introduced to make seeking asylum more difficult, including requiring applications in transit countries.

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