The plight of Russian engineer Slavik seeking U.S. asylum illustrates the consequences of policy changes under the Trump administration that have effectively blocked access to legal entry for many migrants. Facing violence in Russia, Slavik hoped to secure asylum but instead became part of a larger migrant community in Tijuana, struggling with uncertainty. The mood in shelters has shifted toward hopelessness amid budget cuts to critical support services, exacerbated by the cancellation of programs that once facilitated legal immigration processes, leaving many vulnerable and without options for aid or legal recourse.
Slavik, a 37-year-old engineer from Russia seeking asylum, faces hopelessness after being caught in a policy shift that drastically limits legal entry to the U.S.
Advocates express deep concern over the severe reduction of aid and support for migrants, leading to closures of shelters and diminishing healthcare services.
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