Arrests for illegally crossing the US-Mexico border plummeted in June, reaching the lowest level during President Biden's term. This coincides with the implementation of a new rule temporarily suspending asylum claims. Meanwhile, a bill named after a Georgia nursing student killed by an undocumented immigrant gained bipartisan support in the Senate, escalating the debate over immigration enforcement.
FILE - Migrants are lined up along the border walls separating Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego, to apply for asylum with U.S authorities, May 7, 2024, in San Diego. Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June to the lowest month of Joe Biden's presidency, according to figures released Monday, July 15, 2024, that provide another window on the impact of a new rule to temporarily suspend asylum.
The debate over amendments is expected to play out next week. The bill allows for the detainment and potential deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and empowers states to sue the federal government over a perceived lack of enforcement of immigration laws. It’s the first immigration crackdown up for a vote on Capitol Hill, but presidential action is likely on the way.
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