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Biden's New Border Order Faces Criticism from All Sides

Executive order aims to limit asylum claims but is met with skepticism over its effectiveness and legal challenges.

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An asylum-seeking migrant from China rests on a rock while waiting to be transported by the US Border Patrol after crossing the border from Mexico into the in Jacumba Hot Springs, California, on June 4.
President Joe Biden speaks about an executive order in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Biden unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Overview

  • Biden's order caps asylum claims when illegal crossings exceed 2,500 per day for a week.
  • Critics argue the policy might push migrants towards more dangerous routes.
  • The American Civil Liberties Union plans to challenge the order in court.
  • Republicans and border officials claim the order will not curb illegal immigration.
  • The order comes as Biden prepares for the 2024 presidential election.