Undercover footage obtained by Townhall alleges that some African nationals in Lockland, Ohio, may have exploited the U.S. asylum system.
The 26-minute video claims migrants were coached on how to meet legal requirements for asylum, encouraged to fabricate parts of their applications and informed that favorable outcomes could be secured through payments.
At the center of the footage is Patricia Golder, who reportedly runs a fee-based service assisting migrants through the asylum process.
The video suggests Golder collects a portion of payments made by migrants and claims to influence outcomes through connections with legal professionals or court personnel.
One segment describes a $50,000 payment allegedly split among multiple participants involved in the process.
Cindy Reis, identified in the footage as a friend of Golder, introduces the undercover reporter to Golder, explaining that she helps migrants obtain necessary documentation.
The video also raises broader concerns, suggesting that some migrants neither embrace nor intend to adopt core American values while accessing benefits designed for legitimate asylum seekers.
Specific interactions with attorneys and judges appear in the footage.
One participant allegedly states, “You get the lawyer and you say, ‘Okay, we have this sheet of paper. I need you to ask the judge how much to carry these people two more years in this country? Probably until we get this project done.’ He say, ‘Okay, give me $50,000.’”
If accurate, these claims suggest coordinated attempts to bypass legal procedures and could constitute serious violations of the asylum process.
The video also portrays a broader flow of activity, showing how migrants reportedly move from entry to payment, legal maneuvering and eventual favorable rulings.
Townhall’s reporting highlights that some individuals involved do not intend to adopt American civic values even while receiving public resources intended for legitimate claimants.
The footage further claims that payments are split among multiple participants, implying an organized network rather than isolated incidents.
Observers note that if verified, these practices could represent a systemic vulnerability within the immigration system, raising questions about accountability and oversight.
Since the footage surfaced, Republican lawmakers and policy advocates have cited the reporting as evidence for stricter oversight of asylum claims and enhanced vetting procedures.
Many have argued that the alleged scheme undermines public trust in the asylum system and exposes taxpayers to risk.
The reporting also raises broader policy concerns about integration.
Some migrants shown in the footage reportedly do not intend to embrace core American values, even while accessing public benefits designed to protect legitimate asylum seekers.
Advocates say this underscores the importance of robust vetting and policy enforcement.
Journalists and investigators are encouraged to verify names, dates, payments and court records tied to the allegations.
The footage emphasizes the need for accountability and oversight to ensure the asylum system remains fair, enforceable and resistant to exploitation.
The reporting concludes that allowing such allegations to persist without scrutiny risks undermining public confidence and the credibility of the immigration process.
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