Comments for American Purgatory: Political Asylum in the Age of Terrorism

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Produced by Olivia Bueno

Other pieces by Sarah Elzas

Summary: How does the US provide protection to people who are persecuted?
 

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Review of American Purgatory: Political asylum in the age of terrorism

A careful examination of the difficult issue of political asylum and how it has changed since the September 11th attacks. Well written and structured, it is strengthened by the personal stories of several asylum seekers and makes a complicated issue approachable and understandable.