Asylum Seekers (podcast)
Tens of thousands of people apply for asylum in the United States each year. Asylum officers review these applications for evidence that the people have legitimate fears of persecution.
Listen to Rebecca Gambler, a director in our Homeland Security and Justice team, discuss her team’s recent review of trends in asylum claims and how they are screened for potential fraud.
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