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Migrants risk peril because it's safer than staying home

Migrants risk the dangerous trip to the U.S. because it's safer than staying home

06/20/2018

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Migrants risk peril because it's safer than staying home

Clip: 6/20/2018 | 10m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

Migrants risk the dangerous trip to the U.S. because it's safer than staying home

For migrants, many from Central America, the United States represents the opportunity for a better life, and sometimes the escape from mortal danger. Nick Schifrin revisits some NewsHour stories of those who made the difficult decision to risk the treacherous journey, then learns more from Jason Marczak of the Atlantic Council.

06/20/2018

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