The US Attorney General has issued new measures that could see thousands of asylum-seekers detained indefinitely.
William Barr overturned a 2005 ruling which allowed some migrants, who demonstrated a credible fear of persecution, to pursue bail while their claims were processed.
Kevin McAleese has more from Washington:

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