Guide to 'Remain in Mexico'
Follow your way through this flowchart to learn more about 'Remain in Mexico' and the intricacies of the policy implemented by the US government. (También disponible en español)
Guide to Asylum at the Border
Seeking asylum at our southern border is no easy feat though it is completely legal. Learn the basics of seeking asylum at the border with this flowchart. (También disponible en español)
WHAT IS THE REMAIN IN MEXICO POLICY?
On January 24th, 2019 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would begin forcing some asylum seekers arriving at our southern border to remain in Mexico while they apply for asylum, a policy known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) or “Remain in Mexico”.
The Hope Border Institute denounces the Remain in Mexico program. This practice violates human rights, presents obstacles to due process and threatens the lives and well-being of families and individuals.