The Biden administration is reportedly planning to announce an asylum regulation that would allow officials to remove some illegal immigrants earlier in the asylum process. The proposed regulation, which could be announced as early as Thursday, is aimed at addressing the ongoing border crisis, which has seen record numbers of migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
The new regulation would apply bars to eligibility for those claiming asylum at the initial screening stage at the border rather than during the interview stage. Should migrants fail to meet those criteria, it would allow officials to expedite their removal.
The regulation is expected to face legal challenges from immigrant rights groups, who argue that it would violate the rights of asylum seekers. The Biden administration has defended the regulation, arguing that it is necessary to address the humanitarian crisis at the border.
The regulation is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to address the border crisis. The administration has also called on Congress to provide additional funding and a sweeping immigration reform bill. The administration has also considered the use of a law known as 212(f), which allows the president to suspend the entry of foreign nationals if he determines it is not in the best interest of the country.
Republicans have criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis, arguing that its policies have led to a surge in illegal immigration. They have called on the administration to end its current policies and re-implement Trump-era policies that they believe largely solved the border crisis.
The border crisis is a complex issue with no easy solutions. The Biden administration is facing pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to address the issue, and it remains to be seen whether the new asylum regulation will be effective in reducing the number of migrants attempting to cross the border.
