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Border Battle: Biden’s Controversial Executive Order | Saturday Extra
Jun 8, 2024
Todd Bensman, a Senior National Security Fellow and author of "Overrun," delves into President Biden's controversial executive order on immigration. He critiques the effectiveness and political motivations behind the order, highlighting potential loopholes and legal battles it may spark. Bensman sheds light on the alarming rise in illegal crossings and the associated risks of terrorism from border vulnerabilities. His insights reveal how current policies and perceptions abroad are driving migrants towards the U.S., making the border crisis an ongoing dilemma.
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- President Biden's executive order on border security faces criticism for allowing daily asylum entry of 2,500 illegals, raising concerns about effective enforcement.
- The Biden administration's deportation strategy sparks suspicions with high numbers of immediate Mexican border crossers and lenient treatment towards others, potentially enabling a million entries via airports.
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Biden's Executive Order on Border Security
President Biden signed an executive order aiming to secure the border, prompting criticism. The order allows 2,500 illegal aliens daily to cross the border for asylum. However, many exceptions weaken enforcement, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands entering. Republicans rejected an immigration bill that normalized 5,000 daily entries and lacked effective deportation measures.
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