The Nation takes a different perspective than NPR regarding the “Remain in Mexico” policy. This article titled “Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Is Illegal Under International Law” from The Nation is against the policy because it’s illegal under international law to have people stay in Mexico before their trials. Returning back to Mexico may be difficult for those asylum seekers who have no job and/or connections locally. The Nation also discusses how it may be violent and dangerous for people to cross the border and return to Mexico, which is another reason why this policy should be reevaluated. One man interviewed in the article stated that his wife had been deported back to Mexico even though she was pregnant and clearly stated her fear of returning.
This article also has a bias; however, it is in the other direction from NPR. The Nation is focused on getting quotes and perspective from those asylum seekers that are impacted by this policy instead of government officials, which NPR was more focused on. Both of these articles are emotionally driven because of the quotes given from administration officials of the Department of Homeland Security as well as the asylum seekers. Although, people may feel as though The Nation’s article is more emotionally driven because of the direct quotes from those being impacted by the policy and having to deal with the violence and fear of returning back to Mexico.
Chen, Michelle. “Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Is Illegal Under International Law.” The Nation, The Nation, 7 Mar. 2019, www.thenation.com/article/trump-border-mexico-international-law-human-rights/.