On Board With The U.S. Coast Guard: Surveilling The Sea For Migrants

The video explores the U.S. Coast Guard's efforts to patrol the Florida Straits for migrants attempting to reach the U.S. from Cuba and Haiti. It highlights the dangerous journeys migrants undertake to escape poverty and violence, and the Coast Guard's role in intercepting them. The story of Haitian immigrant Lily illustrates the challenges faced by migrants, including detention and the lengthy asylum process. The video also discusses the dire conditions in Haiti and Cuba that drive migration, and the Coast Guard's humanitarian mission to save lives at sea.

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