President Biden's executive order to limit asylum seekers crossing the southern border drew mixed reactions among House Democrats, with some applauding the move while others accused the president of breaking long-honored promises.
President Joe Biden speaks about an executive order in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Biden unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the …President Biden’s executive order to limit asylum seekers crossing the southern border drew mixed reactions among House Democrats, with some applauding the move while others accused the president of breaking long-honored promises.
Mr. Biden did that, in part, earlier this week with his executive order that would shut down the border whenever there is an average of more than 2,500 daily encounters with illegal immigrants at the southern border. The closure would remain in effect until illegal encounters drop below 1,500 for at least a week.
“President Biden has taken decisive action to try in a good faith manner to address the challenges at the border in a manner consistent with our country’s heritage as a nation anchored in the rule of law,” Mr. Jeffries said.Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said that Mr. Biden was making a mistake, and mirroring the same tactics deployed by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump.
Members of the Democrat-led Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus have also come out against the executive action. They contended that Mr. Biden should have taken a more nuanced approach to avoid possibly harming migrants fleeing violence or persecution, and that his decision would be proven ineffective in curbing illegal immigration.
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