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What was the name of the U.S. policy that the fishermen feared would send Elián back to Cuba?

  • Wet feet, dry feet policy

  • Safe haven policy

  • Open door policy

  • Cuban Adjustment Act

Answer

The fishermen who found Elián feared that the "wet feet, dry feet" policy would send him back to Cuba, as it allowed Cubans who reached U.S. soil to stay, while those intercepted at sea were returned to Cuba.
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