Returning Asylum Seekers to Juarez, Mexico: Is this consistent with American Law? Is it morally defensible?

On September 11, 2019, the Washington Post published a video about the new policy to return asylum seekers to Mexico while they wait for a judgment on their asylum claims. Many see this as a clear violation of US law, and court challenges are ongoing.

We will discuss this issue in class on October 6 in the session entitled “Welcoming the Stranger”.