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Nov 2023
17m 28s

One Thing: The Border Crisis in Their Ba...

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After Title 42 expired in May, some expected an influx of migrants to descend on communities along the US-Mexico border. While overall encounters dropped in October, some people say they are experiencing a growing number of migrants arriving on their properties. In this episode, we hear from some in the San Diego area about what they’re experiencing and explore why most migrants actually want to be encountered by border authorities. 

Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent

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