Ever since thousands of his compatriots began arriving from Mauritania to the United States border with Mexico two years ago, they've been making their way to the quiet Cincinnati neighborhood of Mount Airy, where they have found refuge in Ball's home.
Poverty, corruption, and racial tensions in Mauritania have driven many to seek asylum in the U.S., with a 2,800% increase in arrivals in 2023 compared to 2022.
President Biden's executive order aims to halt new asylum seekers once daily unauthorized border crossings exceed 2,500, impacting Mauritanians among others.
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