![]() Close to two-thirds were married.Īdditionally, the Justice Department granted asylum to more than 10,500 people who were already in the country and made their case for refuge in their deportation hearings. The percentage was the same the year before and higher in 2015.Īltogether, Homeland Security granted the asylum applications of more than 26,500 people in 2017. ![]() Among those who came from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras and applied for asylum at the border, 56% were unaccompanied children. Last month, Homeland Security’s immigration statistics office released its latest annual report on the flow of asylum seekers and refugees, covering 2017. Among them are thousands who get a chance for a life in America because they make a compelling case that they risk persecution in their home countries. Those coming are increasingly families and children. THE FACTS: Figures from his own administration tell a different story than Trump’s mocking tale. That’s not a good sign.” - speech Saturday to the lobbying group. He’s afraid.” And he adds: “We don’t love the fact that he’s got tattoos on his face. I am very worried that I will be accosted if I’m sent back home.” Trump then mimics U.S. They read a little page given by lawyers that are all over the place,” coaching them to say “I am very fearful for my life. TRUMP, describing asylum seekers as “people that look like they should be fighting for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).
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