Biden Plans to Restrict Asylum Seekers’ Access at US-Mexico Border

The Biden administration is planning to implement a new regulation to make access to asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border stricter. This regulation is expected to be announced as early as Thursday and aims to reduce illegal border crossings.

Under the new regulation, migrants will undergo an initial asylum screening to determine if they should be denied asylum and promptly deported. The sources, who preferred to remain anonymous, mentioned that this measure is focused on specific aspects and involves assessing migrants for asylum restrictions related to criminality and security threats.

The White House has not yet responded to requests for comments on this matter.

Since taking office in 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden has faced challenges with a surge in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. His opponent in the upcoming November 5th election, former President Donald Trump, has criticized Biden for reversing some of the more stringent policies implemented during the Trump administration.