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Biden and the Border (with Dexter Filkins)
Jan 18, 2024
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dexter Filkins joins Preet to discuss the surge of migrants at the southern border and the challenges faced by Biden. Also explores judges consuming news relevant to their cases and concerns over trial delays with Trump classified documents. Addresses difficulties of covering immigration, repatriation, and balancing humane treatment. Discusses changing dynamics and political implications, putting strain on resources and prompting criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Explores Biden's predicament on the border issue and pays tribute to Elton John's achievements and collaboration with John Lennon.
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- The surge of migrants crossing the southern border poses a significant challenge for the Biden administration, driven by push factors and a perception of a more welcoming stance towards asylum seekers.
- The current immigration system, particularly the asylum adjudication process, is broken and overwhelmed, resulting in individuals being released into the US with little oversight and facing long waits for their asylum hearings.
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The Border Crisis: Record Number of Migrants Seeking Asylum
A record number of migrants are crossing the southern border, overwhelming federal officials and posing a significant challenge for the Biden administration. The recent surge in migrations is driven by a combination of push factors, such as collapsing states in Central and South America, and a perception of a more welcoming stance towards asylum seekers. The Biden administration, aimed at managing the flow of people, is struggling to handle the overwhelming number of arrivals. The border crisis has become a potent political issue, with Republicans seizing on it as a vulnerability for the Biden administration.
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