The impact of President Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy, emphasizing its effectiveness in managing border crossings. In 2019, many migrants were expelled back to Mexico while waiting for their U. S. asylum claims to be processed, which resulted in a significant decrease in illegal crossings. Testimonies from migrants like Veronica Tejeda illustrate how the policy deterred many from attempting to cross, as they realized they would not gain the immediate entry into the U. S. that they initially expected.
Veronica's experience reflects a broader trend among migrants who were motivated by the idea of easy entry due to previous U. S. immigration practices. However, under the Remain in Mexico policy, migrants were quickly returned to Mexico, leading some to abandon their plans to seek asylum and return home instead. Others shared similar sentiments, noting that their asylum claims were often not genuine but instead a means to gain access to the U. S.
The text argues that the policy was successful in reducing border chaos and suggests that if it is reinstated, it could lead to more stability at the border. The discussion also highlights opposition from open borders activists who oppose such deterrent policies, viewing the original implementation of Remain in Mexico as effective. The author expects that Trump's potential revival of the policy could lead to a quieter border situation in the future.
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