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Federal policies affecting people seeking asylum in the United States are changing rapidly. The following resources describe how the U.S. asylum system works in general. Some resources come from nongovernmental organizations, while other resources are provided by ACLU state affiliates along the U.S.-Mexico border. Resources may not be updated to reflect the most updated current conditions.

Immigrants arriving at an in intake shelter walk by signs stating that their conversations are being recorded.

Border and Immigrants’ Rights Information from the ACLU affiliates in Arizona, San Diego & Imperial Counties, New Mexico, and Texas

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