Dozens of people rallied at the San Francisco Federal Building, protesting a two-year-old policy of turning away most migrants at the border during the pandemic without allowing them to request asylum. Rachel Myrow speaks to KQED's immigration editor Tyche Hendricks.

Dozens of people rallied at the San Francisco Federal Building, protesting a two-year-old policy of turning away most migrants at the border during the pandemic without allowing them to request asylum. Rachel Myrow speaks to KQED's immigration editor Tyche Hendricks.

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San Francisco Protest Condemns Border Policy that Prevents Migrants from Seeking Asylum

KQED newscast for Monday, August 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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In recent years, California has spent billions of dollars for child care. But despite this investment, the financial burden for many families remains, forcing them to make tough compromises.

In recent years, California has spent billions of dollars for child care. But despite this investment, the financial burden for many families remains, forcing them to make tough compromises.

San Francisco Protest Condemns Border Policy that Prevents Migrants from Seeking Asylum

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