An immigrant family crosses to the American side of the Rio Grande on December 19, in Eagle Pass, Texas. A major surge of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to seek political asylum has overwhelmed U.S. border authorities in recent weeks.
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An immigrant family crosses to the American side of the Rio Grande on December 19, in Eagle Pass, Texas. A major surge of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to seek political asylum has overwhelmed U.S. border authorities in recent weeks.
Mandatory Credit: John Moore/Getty Images

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