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Biden Enacts Asylum Restrictions to Curb Illegal Border Crossings

New executive order limits asylum claims during high border encounter periods as political pressure mounts ahead of the election.

  • The order suspends asylum claims if illegal border crossings exceed 2,500 per day for a week.
  • Exceptions include unaccompanied minors, medical emergencies, and severe trafficking victims.
  • The measures follow failed bipartisan efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
  • Republicans criticize the move as insufficient, while Democrats express concern over human rights implications.
  • The administration emphasizes the need for congressional action to address systemic immigration issues.
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