Texas governor defies federal order to remove anti-migrant buoys from river
GuardianJUL 2023
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The Safe Mobility offices are going to be a vital tool in stopping dangerous migration to the southern border. By allowing migrants to apply for asylum in the countries they are already present in, it could curtail loss of life and hamper human trafficking operations that smuggle migrants to the US. Other Latin American countries are interested in the plan, as it could help lessen the migration crisis gripping the continent.
Establishment-critical narrative
While this initiative sounds good in principle, the reality on the ground is that requirements for the Safe Mobility program are so stringent that the average migrant cannot even think of applying for asylum in the US. Those without financial means, a sponsor in the US, or the appropriate documentation are shut out of the program, excluding those who need the most help. This program is window dressing to mask America's continuing disregard for migrants.