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Why Biden Is Cracking Down on Asylum at the Border

Jun 6, 2024
WSJ reporter Michelle Hackman discusses Biden's new asylum policy crackdown at the border, drawing parallels to Trump's 2018 move. The podcast explores the challenges and history of asylum rights, the impact on immigration policy, and the administration's approach to addressing voter concerns on illegal crossings.
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  • Biden's crackdown on asylum reflects the seriousness of the migration crisis and its political significance.
  • Failed bipartisan negotiations led Biden to implement new executive actions to address the border crisis.

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Immigration as Top Voter Concern

Voters prioritize immigration over the economy and inflation as the most significant concern leading up to the election. The issue is deeply personal for voters who feel the impact of high numbers of immigrants and associate immigration with other concerns like drug trafficking. President Biden's new policy reflects the gravity of the migration crisis and underscores the political importance of immigration in the upcoming election.

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