The U.S. spends millions annually to hold hearings for everyone seeking asylum. Yet out of the tens of thousands who come from Central America, less than 1 percent are eventually granted asylum.

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By Tatiana Prophet

The Democrats need to figure out where to focus their ire. Why are immigration judges determining that so very few of these individuals deserve asylum?

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The U.S. spends millions annually to hold hearings for everyone seeking asylum. Yet out of the tens of thousands who come from Central America, less than 1 percent are eventually granted asylum.

ANALYSIS

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The U.S. spends millions annually to hold hearings for everyone seeking asylum. Yet out of the tens of thousands who come from Central America, less than 1 percent are eventually granted asylum.ANALYSIS

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The U.S. spends millions annually to hold hearings for everyone seeking asylum. Yet out of the tens of thousands who come from Central America, less than 1 percent are eventually granted asylum.

ANALYSIS