What Are the New Restrictions at the U.S. Border and How Do They Affect Migrants?

The United States will limit asylum requests and close its southern border with Mexico when irregular crossings exceed the weekly average of 2,500 daily.

What Do the New Restrictions Entail? Due to what Biden termed as “Republican obstruction” in Congress, the Democratic president used his executive authority to pass this measure by decree. It will limit asylum for migrants attempting to enter the U.S. irregularly.

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“Migrants will not be able to receive asylum at our southern border unless they apply after entering through an established legal process,” Biden explained from the White House.

The Democratic president warned that the possibility of applying for asylum “will remain available” for those seeking to migrate legally to the U.S., for example, “by making an appointment (in 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 place, migrants who cross the southern border and are 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 the intention to apply for asylum.

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