Biden Administration Tightens Asylum Rules Amid Election Year

New regulations extend asylum restrictions despite a drop in illegal border crossings, complicating the process for migrants seeking refuge.

The Biden administration has announced that asylum restrictions at the southern border will remain in place longer, requiring a 28-day average of fewer than 1,500 daily crossings to lift the ban.
The new rules count all unaccompanied children in the daily crossing numbers, making it harder to meet the criteria for lifting the restrictions.
Since the initial regulations in June, illegal border crossings have dropped by 55%, with 70% of single adults and families being repatriated.
Critics, including immigrant rights organizations and the UN refugee agency, argue that the restrictions violate international law and endanger vulnerable individuals.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, supports the strict border controls, emphasizing the need for a secure and orderly immigration system.