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Migrants in Tijuana Face Despair Amid U.S. Policy Tightening

4/7/2025

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Migrants Face Despair

In Tijuana, a growing number of migrants, including Haitians and Russians, grapple with despair as U.S. immigration policies tighten. The cancellation of the asylum appointment app has led to dwindling shelter numbers, while cuts to humanitarian aid leave many without vital support. For individuals like Miranda Torres, the dream of seeking asylum in the U.S. has faded, forcing them to seek refuge in Mexico instead.

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Migrants Urged to Self-Depose

In McAllen, Texas, a staggering 900,000 migrants face immediate expulsion as their paroles are revoked, a move by the Department of Homeland Security to tighten border security. In a surprising twist, migrants are encouraged to self-deport using the newly rebranded CBP Home app, highlighting the urgency of their situation.

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Migrants Face Despair

In Tijuana, a growing number of migrants, including Haitians and Russians, grapple with despair as U.S. immigration policies tighten. The cancellation of the asylum appointment app has led to dwindling shelter numbers, while cuts to humanitarian aid leave many without vital support. For individuals like Miranda Torres, the dream of seeking asylum in the U.S. has faded, forcing them to seek refuge in Mexico instead.

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