A report released this month by Human Rights Watch finds several Cameroonian asylum seekers faced imprisonment, torture and abuse after the United States deported them to their home country.
The findings highlight the shortcomings of the asylum system, which can be extremely difficult to navigate, even for those with legitimate fears of persecution.
The report is based on interviews with dozens of people, some of whom requested asylum at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reporter Kate Morrissey joined KPBS Midday Edition on Thursday to talk about the report.
