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What’s Biden Doing with the Border?

Jun 10, 2024
Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer for the New Yorker, discusses Biden's restrictive border policies, contrasting them with his campaign promises. They dive into asylum-seekers' challenges, legal battles, and public perceptions of immigration policies.
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Quick takeaways

  • President Biden's immigration policy shift reflects a departure from his campaign pledges to enact stricter asylum restrictions at the border.
  • The surge in migrants at the southern border is attributed to factors like gang violence in Central America and pandemic-induced economic hardship worldwide, necessitating a holistic approach to address migration challenges.

Deep dives

Biden's Shifting Immigration Policies

President Biden's evolving stance on immigration, from advocating for comprehensive reform during his campaign to enacting tough measures such as limiting migrants from seeking asylum at the border, is examined. The podcast delves into how politics and public perception have influenced Biden's decision-making, notably contrasting his promises with the current executive order's stricter asylum restrictions.

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