WASHINGTON, June 13 — US immigrant rights groups sued the Biden administration yesterday over a new policy that bars most migrants caught crossing the US-Mexico border illegally...
US immigrant rights groups sued the Biden administration yesterday over a new policy that bars most migrants caught crossing the US-Mexico border illegally from claiming asylum. — Reuters picWASHINGTON, June 13 — US immigrant rights groups sued the Biden administration yesterday over a new policy that bars most migrants caught crossing the US-Mexico border illegally from claiming asylum.
Biden, a Democrat seeking another term in November 5 elections, has grappled with millions of people caught illegally crossing the southwest border during his presidency. Immigration is a top election issue and Biden’s Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump, has vowed to crack down aggressively if he wins another term in the White House.
Migrants caught crossing illegally can be quickly deported or turned back to Mexico under the Biden measure. The ban included exceptions for unaccompanied children, people who face serious medical or safety threats and victims of trafficking. White House spokesperson Angelo Fernandez Hernandez defended the asylum ban, saying it was necessary because “border encounters remain too high” and Republican lawmakers have blocked Biden-backed legislation.
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