US-Mexico Border Crossings Hit Three-Year Low Following Biden's Executive Order
The new policy has led to a significant drop in illegal entries and sparked debate over its effectiveness and humanitarian impact.
Overview
- June saw 84,000 illegal border crossings, the lowest since Biden took office.
- Biden's executive order restricts asylum claims for those crossing outside official ports of entry.
- Despite the crackdown, over 100,000 migrants were allowed into the US in June through various legal avenues.
- The policy has faced criticism from both immigration advocates and political opponents.
- Mexican authorities have increased efforts to curb northbound migration, contributing to the decline.