The asylum process is widely misunderstood – even by the government leaders who manage it.

How Does the U.S. Asylum Process Work? Above The Noise

Premiered September 07, 2018
How Does the U.S. Asylum Process Work?

As large numbers of migrants from Central America have fled to the U.S. in recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about the asylum process and how it works in the U.S.

Asylum grants are just a tiny part of America’s vast and complicated immigration system, but the
process is widely misunderstood and mischaracterized, even by the government leaders responsible for managing it.

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Above The Noise

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

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