Administration temporarily shuts down asylum requests when daily encounters exceed 2,500
Migrants who do not meet 'credible fear' requirement will be immediately removable
President Biden implements Trump-era policies to address asylum seekers at the border
In a significant turn of events, President Joe Biden has taken an unexpected approach by implementing policies previously advocated by former President Donald Trump to address the escalating issue of asylum-seekers crossing into the United States from Mexico. This move comes amidst mounting political pressure on Biden to secure the border and curb the increasing number of migrants entering the country illegally. In a White House announcement, Biden revealed that his administration will temporarily shut down asylum requests when the average number of daily encounters at the southern border tops 2,500 between official ports of entry. The border would reopen only once that number falls to 1,500. Furthermore, migrants who do not meet the requirement of having a 'credible fear' when they apply for asylum will be immediately removable. This decision by Biden has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising his efforts to secure the border and others criticizing him for adopting Trump's tactics. Critics argue that this move puts the United States at odds with core values and commitments, while supporters maintain that it is necessary to protect national security. As the November elections approach, Biden's decision to enact these restrictions aims to neutralize immigration as a political liability for his party. The implementation of these policies demonstrates the complexities of immigration policy and the challenges faced by governments in balancing humanitarian concerns with national security interests.
President Joe Biden unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The restrictions would bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed.
Biden’s order should go into effect immediately, because the daily averages of border encounters are higher now.
Once this order is in effect, migrants who arrive at the border but do not express fear of returning to their home countries will be subject to immediate removal from the United States.
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The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author uses the phrase 'gain control of the border' multiple times, implying that there is a problem with immigration that needs to be controlled. This is an opinionated statement and not a factual one. Additionally, the article only reports details that support Biden's decision to restrict asylum, such as the number of daily border encounters being above 2,500 and the prediction of arrests reaching 6,700 per day. It does not report any counterarguments or alternative solutions.
The department predicts that arrests for illegal crossings may climb to a daily average as high as 6,700 from July through September.
Instead, he said he was acting on his own to ‘gain control of the border’ while also insisting that ‘I believe immigration has always been the lifeblood of America.’
The restrictions would be in effect until two weeks after the daily encounter numbers are at or below 1,500 per day between ports of entry, under a seven-day average.
Homeland Security said increased enforcement with Mexico since high-level bilateral meetings in late December has lowered illegal crossings but is ‘likely to be less effective over time.’
The Democratic president had contemplated unilateral action for months after the collapse of a bipartisan border security deal in Congress that most Republican lawmakers rejected at the behest of former President Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.
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The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author states that “Republicans have left me no choice” and refers to Trump's motivations as “ynical, extremely cynical, political moves.” There is also an appeal to authority when the author mentions the agreement with Mexico and the UN Convention Against Torture. However, no formal fallacies were found.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border...
Republicans have left me no choice.
It was a cynical, extremely cynical, political move and a complete disservice to the American people who are looking for us not to weaponize the border but to fix it.
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The article demonstrates a clear political bias towards the Democratic Party and President Biden. The author reports that Biden is taking action to 'gain control of the border' in response to Republican pressure and criticism from former President Trump. The article also quotes Trump criticizing Biden's actions on immigration, but does not provide any counter-argument or balance from Democrats or other perspectives.
Biden said he preferred more lasting action via legislation but 'Republicans have left me no choice'
Instead, he said he was acting on his own to 'gain control of the border'
Republicans have left me no choice.
The order will go into effect when the number of border encounters between ports of entry hits 2,500 per day.
Trump assailed Biden again over immigration, saying the Democrat had 'totally surrendered our Southern Border'
Trump told the Republicans ... that he didn’t want to fix the issue, he wanted to use it to attack me.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order that will temporarily shut down asylum requests when the average number of daily encounters at the southern border tops 2,500 between official ports of entry.
The border would reopen only once that number falls to 1,500.
Migrants who don’t meet the requirement of having a ‘credible fear’ when they apply for asylum will be immediately removable.
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of President Biden signing an executive order to shut down asylum requests when the average number of daily encounters tops 2,500 between official ports of entry. The article does not report any opposing views or context about the situation at the border or alternative solutions. Additionally, there is emotional manipulation through phrases like 'mounting political pressure' and 'border invasion and migrant crime will not stop until Crooked Joe Biden is deported from the White House.'
The president’s order would come under the Immigration and Nationality Act sections 212(f) and 215(a) suspending entry of noncitizens who cross the southern border into the United States unlawfully.
Many immigrant advocates are furious at the president’s harsher immigration policies and argue the changes will cause chaos.
Republican lawmakers are slamming the move as too little, too late.
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The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting senior administration officials and a statement from the Trump campaign. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by referring to the border situation as a 'crisis' and 'border invasion'. However, no explicit dichotomous depictions were found.
“The shutdown would go into effect immediately since that threshold has already been met.”
“individuals who cross the southern border unlawfully or without authorization will generally be ineligible for asylum, absent exceptionally compelling circumstances, unless they are accepted by the proclamation.”
“(Biden) created a crisis at the border intentionally.”
“A ban on asylum is illegal just as it was when Trump unsuccessfully tried it.”
Jesse Watters: Biden’s executive order is a mirage
Biden signed an executive order that will temporarily shut down asylum requests when the average number of daily encounters at the southern border tops 2,500 between official ports of entry.
The border would reopen only once that number falls to 1,500.
Migrants who don’t meet the requirement of having a ‘credible fear’ when they apply for asylum will be immediately removable.
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]President Joe Biden unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.[
The restrictions would bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed.
President Biden signed an executive order that will temporarily shut down asylum requests when the average number of daily encounters at the southern border tops 2,500 between official ports of entry.
President Biden temporarily closed the border to asylum seekers on June 4, 2024.
Biden’s action is a reversal from his party’s stance on immigration during previous elections.
In 2018, President Trump used a 73-word provision in the asylum law to restrict migrants, which Biden also employed.
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Biden's action is a reversal from his party’s stance on immigration during previous elections.
Historic numbers of people have been crossing the border illegally.
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The article by Michael D. Shear contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author states that 'Critics say Mr. Biden is adopting the tactics of Mr. Trump and Stephen Miller, his immigration czar, to end asylum,' but does not provide any quotes or evidence from these critics to support this claim. This is an example of selective reporting as the author only reports details that support their position against President Biden's actions. Additionally, the author states that 'Mr. Biden turned to that same provision on Tuesday as he took executive action to temporarily close the border to asylum seekers,' but fails to mention that this provision was also used by President Trump and is a valid legal option for addressing border control issues. This is an example of editorializing as the author implies that President Biden's actions are a 'stunning reversal' and a 'dangerous shift,' without providing any evidence or context to support these strong statements.
Critics say Mr. Biden is adopting the tactics of Mr. Trump and Stephen Miller, his immigration czar, to end asylum,
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The author, Michael D. Shear, demonstrates a clear ideological bias against the Biden administration's executive action on immigration by using language that depicts it as a 'stunning reversal' and 'dangerous shift'. He also implies that the Biden administration is adopting tactics of fear-based politics similar to those used by Trump and Miller.
President Joe Biden is implementing a plan to stop the flow of asylum-seekers crossing into the US at the border with Mexico.
Biden had previously promised to revoke Trump’s asylum policies, but federal court blockades led to their continuation.
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Biden’s plan uses executive authority previously employed by former President Donald Trump in 2017 and 2018 to bar people from mostly-Muslim countries and asylum-seekers respectively.
The new policy could have political implications, potentially chipping away at Trump’s lead on the immigration issue and garnering support from middle-ground individuals.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which challenged Trump’s border actions, now plans to challenge Biden’s policy as well.
Last December, there were around 250,000 border apprehensions. Recent months have seen figures drop to less than 140,000 and continuing to decline.
Biden’s plan would bar migrants who cross the border illegally from seeking asylum once a daily threshold is met, with some exemptions. The measure would stay in place until encounters drop below an average of 1,500 per day.
Officials in Hidalgo County note that any measures to address the influx of asylum-seekers must take into account the cross-border traffic that generates economic activity in the area.
Judge Richard Cortez, a top official in Hidalgo County, stated that while Biden’s action is welcome, it is only a ‘Band-Aid’ and not a permanent solution.
Comprehensive immigration reform remains the preferred long-term solution according to Cortez and must be addressed by Congress.
Biden has been cautious in his approach, waiting until after Mexico’s presidential election to announce this new action, and emphasizing cooperation with Mexico instead of attacking them.
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The article contains selective reporting as the author only mentions the daily threshold for asylum-seekers and does not mention that there are exceptions for unaccompanied children, victims of human trafficking, and individuals who have been in removal proceedings for over a year. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing the vulnerable position migrants could be forced into if they wait on the Mexico side of the border without mentioning that this is a temporary measure until encounters drop below an average of 1500 per day.
Flores described her interviews with women who became victims of sexual violence while waiting on the Mexico side of the border for asylum claims to be processed and pointed to the vulnerable position today’s action could force migrants into if they wait on the Mexico side of the border.
The Biden plan would bar migrants who cross the border illegally from seeking asylum once a daily threshold is met, with some exemptions.
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The author makes an appeal to authority by referencing the use of executive authority by previous presidents, including Trump and Biden. This does not necessarily mean that the use of executive authority in this specific context is a fallacy, but it can be seen as an attempt to legitimize Biden's actions based on past precedent.
The President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate.
Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate.
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The author, Zachary B. Wolf, demonstrates a political bias by comparing Biden's and Trump's immigration policies and rhetoric. He characterizes Trump's approach as demonizing immigrants and employing over-the-top rhetoric to describe them as a criminal class or an invasion of the US.
He wants to protect the children of undocumented immigrants who have grown up in the US and to create a pathway to citizenship for those already here. Trump, meanwhile, has been pivoting to the middle on immigration all year.
Trump routinely employs over-the-top rhetoric to demonize migrants and asylum-seekers as being from a criminal class or part of a coordinated invasion of the US, although there’s no evidence to support those claims.
