The Origins and Purpose of Asylum

Asylum traces back to World War II when the international community established the concept to prevent countries from selectively accepting refugees. Asylum grants individuals the agency to seek protection if they are endangered or persecuted, allowing them to cross borders and claim asylum. This principle is exemplified at the southern U.S. border where migrants from various nations are entering illegally and seeking asylum. President Biden is working to reduce the number of daily arrests of migrants crossing illegally.