What policy did the fishermen fear would send Elián back to Cuba?
Wet feet, dry feet policy
Safe harbor policy
Cuban Adjustment Act
Asylum policy
Answer
The fishermen who found Elián feared he would be sent back to Cuba under the wet feet, dry feet policy. This policy allowed Cubans who reached U.S. soil to stay, while those intercepted at sea were returned to Cuba. The Coast Guard assured them that Elián would be taken ashore for medical reasons, making him eligible to stay.
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