Immigration Policies at the U.S.-Mexico Border

President Biden initially restricted asylum requests from migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border but later mentioned protecting undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. Immigration has become a significant issue in the political landscape, with Biden hoping these actions will influence voters in an election year.

President Biden's Executive Order on Asylum Requests at the Southern Border

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to temporarily shut down asylum requests at the southern border once daily encounters exceed 2,500, aiming to address the migrant influx. The order suspends entry for noncitizens who cross unlawfully and makes them generally ineligible for asylum unless under exceptional circumstances.

U.S.-Mexico Border Clampdown

The White House is finalizing plans for a U.S.-Mexico border clampdown to shut off asylum requests and automatically deny entrance to migrants once a new daily threshold is exceeded. President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order soon.