Asylum Crisis: Lives in Limbo Amid US Immigration Crackdown

Asylum seekers, arriving from countries like Eritrea, Guatemala, and Russia, confront heightened barriers at the US border. Amid claims of persecution for religion, sexuality, or political views, these individuals find themselves in a bureaucratic limbo, stripped of the opportunity to make their case under the US asylum system.

The legal landscape surrounding asylum claims has grown increasingly opaque. Executive orders from former President Trump intended to curb illegal immigration have created a chaotic situation — with many refugees deported without thorough assessments, and others languishing in detention as they await less attainable UN screenings.

As the courts grapple with multiple lawsuits challenging these asylum restrictions, activists and immigrants voice serious concerns. The declaration of an 'invasion' by Trump's administration was contested in court by groups like the ACLU, branding it as unlawful. As a result, the future remains uncertain for many asylum seekers caught in this political and legal storm.

(With inputs from agencies.)