The US is now adopting the Canadian policy, which was based on frustrations with the US, towards Mexico. I.e., those who seek asylum from the US must show they were denied asylum from their first country of entry. If they had not applied, then they are now required to apply first.
Apparently Mexico is taking this seriously, which explains why President Trump is praising Mexico as of late.
Apparently Mexico is taking this seriously, which explains why President Trump is praising Mexico as of late.
WaPo: Trump administration moves to restrict asylum access, aiming to curb Central American migration
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/trump-administration-moves-to-restrict-asylum-access-aiming-to-curb-central-american-migration/2019/07/15/f3360576-a704-11e9-9214-246e594de5d5_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/trump-administration-moves-to-restrict-asylum-access-aiming-to-curb-central-american-migration/2019/07/15/f3360576-a704-11e9-9214-246e594de5d5_story.html