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US Asylum Denial Rate Hits 94% in June, Record Low Approvals
El UniversoLO·US·1 day ago
US asylum approvals fell to 771 in June 2026, less than a quarter of June 2023 levels, reflecting a 5.5% approval rate. This marks a sharp tightening of asylum policy, likely driven by administrative changes or enforcement priorities. The data suggests a significant shift in US immigration enforcement, with implications for humanitarian access and border policy.