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.
Key Points
- Biden's executive order temporarily shuts down asylum requests at the southern border once daily encounters exceed 2,500
- Noncitizens who cross unlawfully will generally be ineligible for asylum, except under exceptional circumstances
- Exceptions are made for unaccompanied children
Pros
- Addresses the mounting political pressure over the migrant influx at the southern border
- Aims to secure the border by limiting asylum requests during a surge in encounters
- Provides exceptions for unaccompanied children
Cons
- Facing criticism from Republican lawmakers for being too little, too late
- Immigrant advocates view the policy changes as a betrayal of Biden's campaign promises