Overview

• The order suspends asylum processing between ports of entry if daily crossings exceed 2,500.
• Human rights groups and legal experts argue the measure violates U.S. and international asylum laws.
• Biden's former press secretary admits the move addresses political vulnerabilities ahead of the election.
• Critics from both parties claim the order is either insufficient or harmful to migrants' safety.
• Legal challenges are expected, with the ACLU planning to sue the administration.