Though the Trump administration has made it impossible to ask for asylum at the southern border, the U.S. is bound by international law to protect migrants who are likely to be tortured by their own governments if they go home. It’s called the United Nations Convention Against Torture…but it turns out that the administration has quietly dismantled access to it for thousands of people. The California Newsroom’s Mark Betancourt, who joins us now... has been following the story of an Ethiopian woman who was recently denied the chance to apply for protection… and is awaiting deportation.

<p>Though the Trump administration has made it impossible to ask for asylum at the southern border, the U.S. is bound by international law to protect migrants who are likely to be tortured by their own governments if they go home. It&rsquo;s called the United Nations Convention Against Torture&hellip;but it turns out that the administration has quietly dismantled access to it for thousands of people. The California Newsroom&rsquo;s Mark Betancourt, who joins us now... has been following the story of an Ethiopian woman who was recently denied the chance to apply for protection&hellip; and is awaiting deportation.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>