Asylum Seekers Face Trauma in Migrant Protection Protocols

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About The Study: In this cohort study, exposure to Migrant Protection Protocols was associated with higher rates of trauma during migration among asylum seekers. Such policies may be associated with adverse health outcomes for asylum seekers, with potential downstream implications for U.S. public health and security. The Migrant Protection Protocols were introduced in January 2019 and changed U.S. asylum procedures by requiring certain asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while awaiting immigration proceedings.

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