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The Trump administration is expanding asylum restrictions, directing judges to dismiss cases and send migrants to third countries without hearings, aiming to reduce backlog and deportations.
The Trump administration is expanding restrictions on U.S. asylum by directing judges to dismiss cases without hearings and send migrants to third countries like Uganda, Honduras, and Ecuador, even without prior ties.
This policy, based on safe third-country agreements, aims to close a perceived loophole, reduce the immigration court backlog—now under 3.75 million cases—and meet a projected 600,000 deportations in the first year.
DHS requested nearly 5,000 dismissals in November alone, more than double the prior month.
Officials say it restores asylum’s purpose and deters fraudulent claims, while critics warn it undermines refugee protections and may deter legitimate seekers, especially from India linked to separatist narratives.
The approach faces legal scrutiny but remains in effect pending legislative action.
La administración Trump está expandiendo las restricciones de asilo, ordenando a los jueces que desestimen los casos y envíen a los inmigrantes a terceros países sin audiencias, con el objetivo de reducir la acumulación de solicitudes y las deportaciones.