With a caravan of migrants arriving at our border soon seeking refuge from the dangers of their countries, it's important to know that there is no evidence that any are other than seekers of safety in the US.
We should only ask: Who can claim asylum?
Here's the answer:
We should only ask: Who can claim asylum?
Here's the answer:
International law since the end of World War II says anyone who makes it to the border of a foreign country has a right to request asylum.
If the country finds you meet the definition of a refugee, it is obligated to shelter you.
If the country finds you meet the definition of a refugee, it is obligated to shelter you.
That means the claims of all the migrants in the caravan should be evaluated, and not met with guns aimed at them by US soldiers as 45 is threatening to stop them from reaching the U.S.
45's threats have global impact. The Nigerian Army used 45’s words to justify the fatal shootings of rock-throwing protesters this week. It posted a clip of Mr. Trump’s speech Thursday where he said that rocks would be considered firearms if thrown at U.S. troops at the border.
