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The Mercy Factory: Refugees and the American Asylum System

Christopher J. Einolf, DePaul University

Abstract

The Mercy Factory presents the stories of five asylum seekers, fleeing torture and persecution in their home countries, as they present their cases to immigration officers and judges and await the results. It also describes the system from the perspective of immigration officers, judges, and attorneys.

Suggested Citation

Christopher J. Einolf. The Mercy Factory: Refugees and the American Asylum System. Ivan R. Dee, 2001.