‘Remain in Mexico’ sends asylum seekers across the border

This week, the United States began returning migrants to Mexico under the ‘Migrant Protection Program,’ which began under the Trump administration. The MPP forced migrants applying for asylum to wait in Mexico instead of the U.S. for their hearings. The Biden administration shut down the program but had to restart it after court orders. Washington Post Mexico Bureau Chief Kevin Sieff joins.

January 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

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Season 2021 Episode 30

January 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

January 27, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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Season 2021 Episode 27

January 27, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration lays out its plan to tackle the global climate crisis, we break down what's driving the volatility in the stock market, and mothers leaving prison face an uphill battle reentering society and reconnecting with their families.

January 26, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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Season 2021 Episode 26

January 26, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration continues its flurry of executive actions, a discussion with White House adviser Susan Rice on driving the goal of equity, COVID infections and deaths dip amid sluggish pace of inoculations and more.