Overview

• New policy restricts asylum for migrants crossing illegally when daily encounters exceed 2,500 for seven days.
• Exceptions include lawful residents, unaccompanied children, and severe trafficking victims.
• The order aims to reduce border crossings and alleviate the backlog of asylum cases.
• Republicans criticize the move as insufficient; Democrats are divided on the approach.
• Legal challenges are anticipated, with comparisons to similar actions under the Trump administration.