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The Political Scene | The New Yorker

Biden’s Executive Order on Immigration and the Politically “Toxic” Puzzle of the Border

Jun 13, 2024
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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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