Asylum is a protected immigration status for migrants who are able to prove a well-founded fear of persecution in their home countries based on their race, religion, nationality, politics, or membership in a particular social group.

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UPS trucks exit the company's SMART hub in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. It's considered the country's second-largest ground package processing facility. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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