Originally Posted by
Independent Voter
It is my understanding that you have to accept asylum in the first country that you enter if it is available.
It is also my understanding that Mexico has offered asylum, jobs and health care for those in the “ caravan “.
BUT, they don’t want that. They want the U.S. where they can get in on the many available programs. Free housing, food ,health care, education and others.
Since asylum has been offered, I see no reason for the U.S. to accept any requests for such. Round them up and haul them back.
I have read that many thousands have taken that offer.
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