Biden Institutes Broad Asylum Ban, Barring Migrants From Seeking Protection

New Actions Will Bar Migrants Who Cross Southern Border Unlawfully

WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - US President Joe Biden on Tuesday instituted a broad asylum ban, barring migrants who cross the Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum. The new actions are part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to deter illegal immigration and address the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border.

Facing Mounting Political Pressure

The new asylum ban comes as the Biden administration faces mounting political pressure over the migrant influx at the US-Mexico border. Migrant crossings are expected to soar back to last year's record levels, putting a strain on border resources and fueling political debate.

What Biden's Immigration Order Does

The Biden administration's new executive action will ban asylum seekers who cross the Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum. Instead, these migrants will be placed in expedited removal proceedings and returned to their home countries. The order will also streamline the asylum process for those who enter the US legally.

Conclusion

The Biden administration's new asylum ban is a controversial measure that will likely face legal challenges. It remains to be seen whether the new actions will be effective in deterring illegal immigration and addressing the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border.