Biden’s Executive Order on Immigration and the Politically “Toxic” Puzzle of the Border
Jun 13, 2024
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New Yorker writers Stephania Taladrid and Jonathan Blitzer discuss Biden's tough executive order on immigration, strained US-Mexico relations, potential negotiations between Trump and Mexico's President-elect, and extreme Project 2025 proposals involving Mexico.
Biden's executive order on asylum reflects a stricter stance on immigration policy.
Mexico's reduced border crossings demonstrate its significance in managing migration flows.
Deep dives
Biden's Immigration Policy Shift
President Biden's executive order to close the border to asylum seekers marked a shift in immigration policy. The decision, announced on June 2nd, aimed to control the border and address the pressing issue efficiently, displaying a change in Biden's approach to immigration. The order, harsher than the bipartisan deal that failed in the Senate, revealed a stronger stance on restricting asylum seekers, reflecting the administration's need to communicate a robust message.
Consequences of Executive Order
Despite a decrease in border crossings in recent months, Biden's executive order to restrict asylum seekers raised questions about its timing and impact. The order directed migrants to specific ports of entry for asylum requests, limiting asylum for those crossing outside designated points. However, resource constraints and a lack of infrastructure for processing asylum claims challenge the enforceability and implementation of the order.
Mexico's Role in Immigration Policy
Mexico's enforcement actions at its southern border significantly reduced border crossings, highlighting its crucial role in managing migration flows. The cooperation between the Mexican government and the Biden administration in enforcing immigration policies has been instrumental in addressing the border situation. Mexico's enforcement efforts and diplomatic relations play a strategic role in shaping US immigration policies and border control measures.
Future of US-Mexico Relations
The complex dynamics in US-Mexico relations, especially concerning immigration policies, underscore the interdependence and challenges faced by both countries. As political transitions unfold and potential shifts in leadership occur, uncertainties loom over the future of bilateral relations. The critical role of foreign policy actors and ongoing negotiations between the US and Mexico will shape the direction of immigration policies and border management strategies.
The New Yorker writers Stephania Taladrid and Jonathan Blitzer join Tyler Foggatt to unpack President Biden’s stringent new executive order on asylum and the border. They discuss the strained diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico and the political calculations underpinning Biden’s decision, and imagine what negotiations between Donald Trump and Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum would look like. This week’s reading: