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Why is the U.S. cracking down on its northern border? | About That21 hours ago
Duration 8:16
21 hours agoNewsDuration 8:16While the U.S. deals with a crisis at its border with Mexico, it’s also moving to curb a sharp increase in illegal crossings of asylum seekers at its northern border with Canada. About That producer Lauren Bird explains why experts say these crossings are straining the system and breaks down the changes the U.S. government is making in response.
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