President Biden weighs invoking executive authority to stage border crackdown.

President Biden is considering invoking a 1952 law, known as 212(f), to restrict access to the US asylum system amidst rising numbers of migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border. This law, previously used by the Trump administration, allows the president to suspend entry of foreigners when their arrival is not deemed in the country's best interest. If approved, Biden's executive action could face legal and operational challenges, as well as potential lawsuits if implemented. The move would also mark a shift in Biden's immigration policy stance, as he previously promised to "restore" the US asylum system.

February 21, 2024
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