Biden unveils Trump-style plan to deter asylum seekers at Mexico border Administration’s most aggressive plan yet would bar most migrants who hadn’t sought protection in other countries first

The Guardian ^ | 21 February 2023

[Cronos]

The United States could bar tens of thousands of migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border from claiming asylum under a proposal unveiled on Tuesday that would be the most wide-ranging attempt yet by Joe Biden’s administration to deter unauthorized crossings.

Under the new rules, the US would generally deny asylum to migrants who show up at the US southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through, mirroring an attempt by the Trump administration that never took effect because it was blocked in court.

The measure, while stopping short of a total ban, imposes severe limitations on asylum for people of any nationality except Mexicans, who don’t have to travel through a third country to reach the US.

...advocates and some fellow Democrats have criticized him for increasingly embracing Trump-style restrictions as he has struggled to cope with record numbers of arriving migrants.

The measure is almost certain to face legal challenges; Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) vowed to fight the Biden rule in court, comparing it to the Trump restriction, which was dubbed a “transit ban” by activists.

[Vaduz]

6 million people and two years to late.

[unlearner]

Spitwads would be more aggressive than anything Biden has attempted so far.

There must be a hidden element to this plan, like screening applicants to be sure they will vote Democrat.

[ridesthemiles]

FAR TOO LITTLE

FAR TOO LATE

[coalminersson]

The illegals coming through Mexico pass 20 US consulates and 1 embassy yet they decide to enter her illegally. Don’t know how many Mexican counsulates they pass.