Seeking Asylum: The Human Cost (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781642824186)

In 2019, President Donald J. Trump upended decades of U.S. policy and announced that America would not be accepting asylum seekers who travel through Mexico. He effectively banned the thousands of men, women, and children from Central America looking for refuge. As American asylum policy has grown more restrictive under the Trump administration, thousands have been stranded at borders and within the judicial system. This volume features reporting on the human consequences of the growing immigration crisis, exploring the factors that drive asylum seekers to American borders and the long, complicated path that awaits them as they attempt to find a safe haven. Media literacy questions and terms further challenge readers to assess how journalistic principles are applied to the coverage of this vulnerable group.

Author: The New York Times Editorial Staff
ISBN-10: 1642824186
ISBN-13: 9781642824186
Publisher: New York Times Educational Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2020
Pages: 224
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.80w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2020 pg. 54