What are the New Restrictions at the US Border?
The United States will limit asylum applications and close its southern border with Mexico when irregular crossings exceed a weekly average of 2,500 daily.
The US government will deny asylum requests and expedite deportations for those attempting to enter the country irregularly when its border with Mexico is “overwhelmed” by the arrival of migrants, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday.
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What Do the New Restrictions Entail?
Due to what Biden termed “Republican obstruction” in Congress, the Democratic president used his executive authority to approve this measure by decree, which will limit asylum for migrants attempting to enter the US irregularly.
“Migrants will not be able to receive asylum at our southern border unless they apply after entering (the country) through an established legal process,” Biden explained from the White House.
The Democratic president emphasized that the possibility of seeking asylum “will remain available” to those looking to emigrate legally to the US, for example, “by scheduling an appointment (on the CBP One app) and going to a port of entry.”
Who is Affected?
Anyone, regardless of nationality, who crosses the southern border illegally.
While the restrictions are in effect, migrants crossing the southern border and processed for expedited removal will be referred to an asylum officer only if they express a credible fear of returning to their country, that is, “fear of persecution or torture,” or an intention to seek asylum.
When Will It Be Implemented?
According to the White House, the restrictions will take effect at the beginning of Wednesday, June 5, and will be activated when the weekly average of encounters with irregular migrants at the southern border exceeds 2,500 daily.
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