Rand Paul plans to reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers as new Senate committee chair.

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, set to chair the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, plans to reinstate Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy, requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings. This policy was scrapped by Biden in 2022 due to concerns over violence and access to legal representation for migrants. As chairman, Paul also aims to enhance oversight over government operations and spending.

November 14, 2024
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