Why are people seeking asylum into the United States -- ostensibly fleeing persecution in their home countries -- waving the flag of their country of origin at the U.S. border?

Why are people seeking asylum into the United States -- ostensibly fleeing persecution in their home countries -- waving the flag of their country of origin at the U.S. border? https://t.co/2dzAVLfXyX

— Joel B. Pollak (@joelpollak) May 1, 2018