The government of the American President, Joe Bidenwill prevent immigrants seek asylum at the US-Mexico border until crossing attempts are subject to New measures launched on Tuesday.

Ban on granting asylum will take effect on Wednesdayif they don’t show up legal resources this may block it.

What does the asylum ban do for Biden?

New asylum ban allows authorities quickly deport or sending migrants who cross the US-Mexico border illegally back to Mexico, without the opportunity to seek asylumbut it will only come into force when the number of migrant arrests exceeds 2,500 per day for a week.

Arrests at the border reached average 4300 per day in April, according to the most recent publicly available statistics. U.S. officials said Tuesday that the number of arrests remains high enough for the restrictions to take effect immediately.

Restrictions They will continue until the arrests stop. below average 1500 per day for three weeks. The last time border crossings fell to this level was in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, in July 2020, when global travel was at an all-time low.

Will these measures “close” the border?

No. Restrictions apply to migrants crossing entry points, but Access will not be blocked for people who make an appointment Approach a legal port of entry through a government cell phone app.

Other people applying from abroad will be allowed entry. enter through various temporary residency programs launched by the Biden government or for temporary work visa holders.

Ban It will also not apply to unaccompanied minors. or people who are facing serious medical threats or safety and victims of human trafficking, government officials said.

He legal trade And trips across the US-Mexico border will not be affected.

How will this work in practice?

Key operational issues related to how will this be implemented asylum ban continues without being clearincluding how the government will quickly deport migrants from distant and uncooperative countries and How many non-Mexican migrants will Mexico accept? under the new regime.

Local officials and shelter directors in TijuanaMexico, near San Diego, California, migrants said They could end up trapped in Mexico.where the possibilities for their safe placement are limited.

Will this ban be challenged in court?

It’s almost certain. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has expressed its intention sue. The ACLU and other civil rights and immigrant rights groups have challenged similar asylum bans issued by the former president. Donald Trump.

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Why is Biden doing this now?

Biden has been trying unsuccessfully for months to achieve pass the Senate bill it would strengthen border security, even with a provision reminiscent of his latest executive order measures. The bill has been prepared bipartisan group of senatorsbut the Republicans rejected it after Trump opposed.

Immigration is The key issue of the upcoming US presidential elections November, when Biden faces Trump again in a rematch of the 2020 race. On immigration policy, registered voters. They prefer Trump to Biden by a margin of 17 percentage points, according to a poll conducted Reuters/Ipsos will take place in mid-May.

Border crossings have fallen in recent months, which the Biden administration partially attributes increased law enforcement in Mexico. However, in his announcement of the asylum ban, Biden said that “the factors that are causing unprecedented displacement of people in our hemisphere continue to exist, and there are still significant and elevated levels of migration that continue to pose a threat.” important operational tasks“.

How did Democrats and Republicans react to this?

republicans They widely oppose Biden’s immigration policies. and many have opposed the latest asylum restrictions, saying they are politically motivated and insufficient.

Before the announcement, trump campaign published a statement in which criticized Biden due to high levels of illegal immigration and said the measure to release unaccompanied minors will encourage child trafficking.

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Trump posted a message Social truth that this measure was “all for show” because the two candidates are scheduled to debate June 27, and they have criticized Biden’s programs that allow immigrants to enter legally and obtain work permits.

democrats they were shown divided on the asylum ban: Most liberal lawmakers criticized Biden, while moderates praised him.

Alex PadillaCalifornia Democratic Senator Says Biden “undermined American values” and that the order will result in “people who have made legitimate claims for asylum being unable to seek safety and being harmed again.”

On the opposite side is the US representative Ruben GallegoA Democrat running for U.S. Senate from Arizona called the measure “a step in the right direction.”

What’s next?

U.S. officials spoke to reporters Tuesday They declined to provide details on how they would handle the increased number of deportations. or how they would deal with families who are not currently detained after being arrested at the border.

(Reuters)