This is an interesting idea, and could eventually lead to what I’ve recommended: if people want asylum, they need to apply to the US embassy in their home country
U.S. and Mexico discuss deal that could slash migration at the border
While President Trump regularly berates Mexico for “doing nothing†to stop illegal migration, behind the scenes the two governments are considering a deal that could drastically curtail the cross-border migration flow.
The proposal, known as a “safe third country agreement,†would potentially require asylum seekers transiting through Mexico to apply for protection in that nation rather than in the United States. It would allow U.S. border guards to turn back such asylum seekers at border crossings and quickly return to Mexico anyone who has already entered illegally seeking refuge, regardless of their nationality.
U.S. officials believe this type of deal would discourage many Central American families from trying to reach the United States. Their soaring numbers have strained U.S. immigration courts and overwhelmed the U.S. government’s ability to detain them. The Trump administration says the majority are looking for jobs — rather than fleeing persecution — and are taking advantage of American generosity to gain entry and avoid deportation.
“We believe the flows would drop dramatically and fairly immediately†if the agreement took effect, said a senior Department of Homeland Security official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss negotiations with the Mexican government, which the official said had gathered momentum in recent weeks.
The number of illegal aliens claiming asylum from Central America have jumped since Obama took office (there was a quick uptick during the early Bush years, which went down), while the number who are actually approved has not. Overall, it’s about 7.4%. It was not just the welcoming attitudes of Obama and his Democrats, but illegals gaming the system with false claims.
This would be a good start in requiring all the potential illegals to work through a system, rather than just showing up.
