Many migrants stranded in Mexico, particularly near Ciudad Juarez, face desperate circumstances as they flee violence in their home countries. A woman interviewed shared her fears regarding criminal gangs, emphasizing the lack of alternatives for her family. Despite restrictive U.S. immigration policies under Presidents Biden and Trump, advocates argue that the root issue of safety in home countries needs addressing more than strict border control. As the U.S. keeps tightening rules, the reality remains: many will continue to seek refuge despite the risks involved.
"We have no alternative, because we can't just say, 'Let's start again,' We're still in Mexico, and the gangs are powerful. They're everywhere."
"If people don't feel safe in their countries, they're going to come regardless. So it doesn't really change much if the policies are restrictive, or if they're more just and fair."
"Trump has made border security one of the top priorities at the start of his second presidential term."
"Biden imposed new rules that, among other things, bar people from seeking asylum if they have crossed the border."
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