They're afraid that if they'll be deported, they'll face violence or persecution back home. About a month ago, DHS just started dismissing their cases and saying, you no longer have status as an asylum seeker. They're, like, bewildered. They leave the courtroom and a gang of ICE agents, not wearing uniforms and wearing masks, grab some of them and essentially disappear them for deportation. (11:05–11:11)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Department of Homeland Security began dismissing asylum seekers' cases, revoking their status.
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