Morning Wire Asylum Seeker Crackdown & Environmental Justice Order | 2.23.23
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Feb 23, 2023 A new immigration rule from the Biden administration may limit asylum claims for illegal migrants, stirring political tensions. Meanwhile, an executive order on environmental justice raises eyebrows due to ties with a controversial organization. The discussion delves into systemic issues like racism and classism, calling for significant reform. Lastly, scrutiny intensifies around disinformation organizations, raising concerns about First Amendment rights and the need for transparency in their activities.
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Biden's Immigration Crackdown
- The Biden administration's new immigration rule restricts asylum for illegal entrants.
- This aggressive action responds to record illegal crossings and aims to redirect migrants to legal channels.
Environmental Justice Order and Justice 40
- The White House partnered with Justice 40, a controversial group, for an environmental justice order.
- Justice 40's Marxist views, including wealth redistribution, concern some.
NED Cuts Ties with GDI
- The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) cut ties with the Global Disinformation Index (GDI).
- GDI, accused of blacklisting conservative news, received funding from NED, raising First Amendment concerns.