Mexican migrants may be turned away at the US border due to virus
The measure would only apply to migrants caught crossing illegally, but Mexico says it has not received any formal proposal from US
18 March 2020 - 12:13
Washington — The Trump administration is considering immediately returning any foreigners caught at the US-Mexico border to Mexico, arguing that the step is necessary to combat the fast-spreading coronavirus, according to two administration officials.
The measure, which remains under discussion, would apply to migrants caught crossing the illegally outside ports of entry and would not affect legal immigration or commercial traffic, the officials said...
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