Migrants risk peril because it's safer than staying home

Name: Migrants risk peril because it's safer than staying home
Uploaded: 2018-06-20T20:33:00Z
Duration: P633S
Description: 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.

Clip: 06/20/2018 | 10m 33s | Video has closed captioning.

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.

Aired: 06/20/18

Rating: NR

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