U.S. Immigration Policy

SOURCE www.npr.org
President Joe Biden takes executive action to temporarily suspend most asylum claims at the southern U.S. border when unauthorized crossings exceed a certain threshold, aiming to gain control of the border.

Key Points

  • Temporary suspension of most asylum claims at the southern U.S. border
  • Threshold set for unauthorized crossings triggering the suspension
  • Use of section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to implement restrictions

Pros

  • Aims to gain control of the border
  • Addresses the issue of high numbers of irregular crossings
  • Uses existing legal provisions to implement restrictions

Cons

  • May impact legal pathways of migration to the U.S.
  • Could face challenges from immigrant rights groups
  • Critics view the actions as repeating past policies