AdvertisementU.N. Urges U.S. To Treat Migrants As RefugeesJuly 08, 2014Bill ChappellfacebookEmailThe U.N. is encouraging the U.S., Mexico and other countries to treat migrant children as refugees, on the grounds that they're fleeing danger. Last week, immigration activists demanded that Mexico protect the rights of minors and families crossing its territory, during a protest outside the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles. (AP)