Summary
A Salvadorian family attempted to enter Canada three times through the Rainbow Bridge border crossing to escape deportation from the United States under President Trump's policies. They were finally successful on their third try, citing a family connection in Canada, which allowed them to claim asylum despite initial denials due to document discrepancies.
Key Facts
- Araceli, a Salvadorian immigrant, and her family tried to cross from the US to Canada on three occasions.
- The family aimed to avoid deportation from the US due to President Trump’s immigration policies.
- They initially failed to cross because of document issues related to their identities.
- Araceli had been illegally living in the US for over ten years; her youngest daughter was born in the US.
- The family used the "safe third country agreement" exception, proving they had a close family member in Canada.
- After spending 14 days in detention in the US, they received help from an organization for their final attempt.
- Canada and the US have an agreement that typically requires asylum seekers to seek refuge in the first country they enter.
- The Rainbow Bridge connects the US and Canada and was the family's point of crossing.
