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‘Muerte por mil cortes’: reglas más estrictas significan que los solicitantes de asiloenfrentarán mayores cargas económicas y más obstáculos para trabajar
By Shubhanjana Das at Sahan Journal
· June 23, 2026
· 10 min read
Luis, un solicitante de asilo venezolano de 30 años, corre bajo la lluvia mientras realiza entregas de paquetes en Winter Park, Florida, el martes 19 de agosto de 2025. Luis, quien huyó de Venezuela tras haber sido activista político de la oposición durante su etapa como estudiante universitario,...
Key takeaway Pottratz Acosta dirige la Clínica de Inmigración y Derechos Humanos, que forma parte del Centro James H.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The changes to asylum seeker work permits will have a significant impact on Minnesota's economy, as the state is home to 18,000 workers who are asylum seekers, contributing $810 million to the local economy. These individuals, many of whom are likely to be living in the Minneapolis area, will face increased economic burdens and obstacles to employment due to the stricter rules. The University of Minnesota's James H. Binger Center for New Americans, which includes the Immigration and Human Rights Clinic led by Ana Pottratz Acosta, will likely play a crucial role in helping asylum seekers navigate these changes. As the largest group of people with work permits in the US, asylum seekers are an important part of the local workforce, and the new rules may lead to a brain drain and loss of talent in the Minneapolis area.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? Luis, un solicitante de asilo venezolano de 30 años, corre bajo la lluvia mientras realiza entregas de paquetes en Winter Park, Florida, el martes 19 de agosto de 2025. Luis, quien huyó de Venezuela tras haber sido activista político de la oposición durante su etapa como estudiante universitario,...
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