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Asylum Seekers of Deming, NM

by Mitchel Holson (USA)

United States of America

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Home for now. A map of the United States reminds those seeking asylum of the new life they have begun.
Home for now. A map of the United States reminds those seeking asylum of the new life they have begun.
An exhausted Salvadorian man (Carlos) translates Disney's "Frozen" to the daughter of a stranger. Carlos' family had a hit on them from a gang in his country, prompting them to flee, a decision that would take them 1600 miles away from home.
An exhausted Salvadorian man (Carlos) translates Disney's "Frozen" to the daughter of a stranger. Carlos' family had a hit on them from a gang in his country, prompting them to flee, a decision that would take them 1600 miles away from home.
The long awaited rest after weeks of travel. Like most in Deming's holding facility, this father and son duo spent over seventeen days walking to the border of the US where they sought refuge.
The long awaited rest after weeks of travel. Like most in Deming's holding facility, this father and son duo spent over seventeen days walking to the border of the US where they sought refuge.
For many like the man above, an asylum seeker's journey does not stop at Deming. This man awaits placement in a host family home in the United States.
For many like the man above, an asylum seeker's journey does not stop at Deming. This man awaits placement in a host family home in the United States.
Deming, the poorest town in the poorest state in the US, rallied to provide those seeking help with much needed assistance, converting a WW2 plane hanger into a usable shelter.
Deming, the poorest town in the poorest state in the US, rallied to provide those seeking help with much needed assistance, converting a WW2 plane hanger into a usable shelter.

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