Third Country Agreement with Mexico

A third country agreement between the United States and Mexico has been a topic of discussion for some time now. The agreement would require asylum seekers to apply for protection in the first country they enter after leaving their own. This means that individuals who are seeking protection in the United States but enter through Mexico would instead have to file for asylum in Mexico.

The agreement was signed on June 7, 2019, and was set to take effect 45 days after that date. However, a legal challenge in the United States delayed the implementation of the agreement until July 22, 2019. The Trump administration had pushed for this agreement with Mexico in an effort to reduce the number of asylum seekers arriving at the southern border of the United States.

While the agreement is in effect, individuals who try to enter the United States from Mexico will have to prove that they applied for and were denied protection in Mexico. If they cannot prove this, they will not be allowed to enter the United States to seek asylum. This has been a point of controversy, as many argue that it is unfair to force individuals to seek protection in a country that may not be able to properly provide it.

The United States has long struggled with how to handle the influx of immigrants seeking asylum at the southern border. The third country agreement with Mexico is just one attempt to address this issue. However, it remains to be seen whether or not it will actually achieve its intended purpose.

Critics of the agreement argue that it is a violation of international law, as it denies individuals the right to seek asylum in the country of their choosing. Additionally, there are concerns about Mexico`s ability to adequately provide protection to individuals who are seeking asylum.

The third country agreement with Mexico is a contentious issue, and it is likely to continue to be so in the coming months. As the United States continues to grapple with how to handle the influx of asylum seekers at its southern border, it remains to be seen whether or not this agreement will be an effective solution.