Restrictions on asylum applications at the border are in place, meaning migrants who cross irregularly will be processed for expedited deportation unless they express a credible fear of returning to their country such as persecution or torture.
Luis Miranda, Official of the Department of Homeland Security.
“As of midnight last night, people who crossed illegally or who arrived at a port of entry without authorization are not eligible for asylum.”
Individuals using legal entry processes, such as the CBP One mobile app or other legal avenues, will not be affected by this guidance.
Luis Miranda, Official of the Department of Homeland Security.
“The border remains open for legitimate trade, normal border transit, commerce, trucks, trains, tourism, people who have visas.”
Democrats and Republicans criticized President Biden’s executive order, for different reasons, Democrats because it leaves asylum seekers vulnerable and Republicans for not doing it sooner.
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives
“126 days ago today, Joe Biden said, ‘I’ve done everything I can.’ He was asked why he wouldn’t use his broad executive authority to address the border catastrophe he created. He looked at the cameras and said: ‘I have no options.’ “I’ve done everything I can do.”
Lawyers and activists point out that during his campaign Biden promised not to close the border for asylum seekers and to maintain humane policies, different from those of former President Donald Trump with Title 42 and the stay in Mexico policy.
Héctor Quiroga, immigration lawyer.
“It comes at a completely suspicious time precisely when the elections are taking shape. If it is an executive order that the president can sign because he did not sign it a year ago, two years ago.”
According to the Department of Homeland Security, in the last three fiscal years, the majority of encounters at the southwest border resulted in deportations. Last year alone, more than 750,000 people were deported, far more than in any fiscal year since 2010. Iacopo Luzi, Voice of America, Washington.
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