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This strategy relied on the premise that if migrants were required to stay in Mexico, the incentive to attempt risky crossings into the U.S. would diminish, and the backlog of asylum cases would decrease. When Remain in Mexico was active, border patrol agents reported noticeably fewer illegal crossings, especially those related to vulnerable populations such as women and children.
Political and Social Challenges
However, the policy faced opposition rooted in political and humanitarian concerns. Critics labeled sending asylum seekers back to Mexico as inhumane, citing safety concerns and alleging that it jeopardized vulnerable populations. But supporters question this perspective by pointing out the inconsistencies in the accusations.