PDB Situation Report | June 8, 2024: Biden's Asylum Cap & Russia's Counter Space Weapon
Jun 8, 2024
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Mark Krikorian discusses Biden's asylum cap at the border. Russia's 'Counter Space Weapon' threatening US satellites examined. Also, Iran's Supreme Leader backlash over backing Hamas attacks.
President Biden signed an executive order placing a cap on asylum seekers at the US southern border, addressing the border crisis.
Russia launched a 'Counter Space Weapon' targeting US Satellites, raising concerns about national security threats in space.
Deep dives
Impacts of President Biden's Executive Order at the Southern Border
President Biden signed an executive order placing a cap on asylum seekers at the US southern border. The order temporarily shuts down the border if daily crossings exceed 2,500 people. Individuals crossing unlawfully will be ineligible for asylum and could be removed within days. Despite exceptions like the CBP-1 app and mass parole program, the order marks Biden's first significant action addressing the border crisis.
Concerns Regarding Exceptions and Policy Shifts
President Biden's executive order contains exceptions such as the CBP-1 app and mass parole program, allowing entry for specific individuals. These exemptions raise concerns about potential loopholes in the order. They highlight ongoing policy shifts that facilitate entry for thousands of migrants annually, even with the daily crossing cap in place.
National Security Threats Posed by Migrants' Entry
The executive order's exceptions, like the CBP-1 app and mass parole program, raise national security concerns. Illegal immigrants granted entry through these channels may pose security risks. Instances of violent crimes linked to released migrants emphasize the potential threats associated with unchecked entry into the US.
Comparison and Analysis of Border Security Policies
The executive order's implementation reveals the complexities of border security policies. Contrasting actions and exceptions demonstrate the challenges in balancing border control with humanitarian considerations. Evaluating the effectiveness and implications of these policies on national security remains crucial for addressing border crisis concerns.
A look at President Biden's Executive Order placing a cap on the number of asylum seekers at the southern border.
Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Krikorian will join us to give his insight into that story.
We take a look at Russia's recent launch of what the Pentagon is describing as a quote "Counter Space Weapon" which can target US Satellites in low orbit. We'll be joined by author Brandon Weichert for some insight on that as well as what he describes as a coming "space pearl harbor."
And Iran's Supreme Leader takes flack from Palestinian officials for saying the quiet part out loud.
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