Stalled negotiations for the U.S. government to pay families separated at the border during former Pres. Trump's presidency have brought new threats of extortion against some families.
The Associated Press
While specific reports are isolated, widespread extortion in Central America explains why many seek asylum in the United States in the first place. Some advocates fear prospects of large payments will fuel many more threats. An attorney for the woman and other families has asked U.S. officials to consider admitting more relatives because of the threats.
“My neighbor told me the other day, ‘So you have money, because money was given to people who were separated in the United States.' And I told him that I did not know anything about that,” he said. Brané said she had not yet received any specific reports but the potential danger underscores the need for the task force to complete its work.
“I have no doubt that it's happening in more cases than we know about,” said Trina Realmuto, executive director of the National Immigration Litigation Alliance, which was involved in settlement talks over financial compensation.
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