President Joe Biden has enacted an executive order that prohibits the granting of asylum to migrants who illegally cross the United States border from Mexico. This new measure aims to facilitate the expulsion of individuals who do not have legal grounds to remain in the U.S., according to a statement from the White House press service on June 4.
The Biden administration specified that these restrictions will persist as long as the southern border remains "overloaded." The restrictions will be lifted when the number of migrants crossing the border decreases to a level that allows the U.S. immigration system to "safely and effectively manage immigration operations."
The restrictions took immediate effect upon the signing of the order. The decree outlines exceptions for certain vulnerable groups, including unaccompanied migrant children, individuals facing serious threats to their health or safety, and victims of human trafficking.
Reuters stated that the enforcement of the ban is contingent upon the average number of apprehensions at the border. Specifically, the ban will be implemented when the average daily number of apprehensions exceeds 2,500 for a week. Conversely, the ban will be suspended when the average daily number of apprehensions drops below 1,500 for three consecutive weeks. The last recorded instance of border crossings falling to this level was during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In November 2023, U.S. authorities announced that Uzbek citizens entering the United States illegally through the Mexican border would be detained until their immigration cases were resolved. This announcement was part of a broader effort to address the increasing number of migrants from Uzbekistan.
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