(MENAFN) On Sunday, hundreds of mainly Venezuelan migrants gathered near a bridge connecting Mexico's Ciudad Juarez to El Paso, Texas, hoping to cross into the United States. The migrants, frustrated by delays and difficulties in applying for asylum, were reportedly driven by a rumor that they would be allowed entry into the United States as part of a supposed "day of the migrant" celebration. However, the US border guards quickly closed the bridge and prevented the migrants from crossing, leading to clashes with the police.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by migrants seeking to enter the United States, with many forced to endure long and often dangerous journeys through Central America and Mexico. Many asylum seekers have also faced delays and difficulties in applying for asylum, with appointments now required to be booked through a Customs and Border Protection mobile app introduced this year.
The Biden administration has been grappling with the record tide of migrants and asylum seekers attempting to enter the United States, with President Biden vowing to end harsh detention policies for illegal border crossers and give refuge to asylum seekers. However, the administration has faced disagreements over how generous asylum eligibility rules should be, with some officials expressing concern that expanding eligibility could lead to more unlawful border crossings and make it more difficult to deport migrants.
Overall, the incident at the US-Mexico border underscores the ongoing challenges and tensions surrounding migration and asylum policies in the United States.
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