Bustle spoke to Tahirih Chief of Policy Archi Pyati about how the administration’s new policy effectively prevents refugees from seeking asylum in the United States. The policy would require many refugees to attempt to seek asylum in Mexico, and have their claims rejected, before they can seek asylum in the U.S.
Pyati explained that “The new rule would bar anyone — even if they fear persecution or have another legitimate reason to seek asylum — from beginning the asylum process.”
I came to the U.S. in the winter of 2006. Life back home in Mexico was tough for me and my family. I dreamt of going to college and graduating but with my family’s economic status, that dream was too costly and impossible.
At least I was able to graduate high school and that is something I am proud of since I was also working at the time to help my family. I was always looking for an opportunity to have a better life as a young woman.
“I hope my story is helpful to someone else…and can inspire many women to be stronger. We need to help young women identify toxic relationships, so that there are fewer Camilas that go through such difficult things, let alone have our children suffer.”
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