President Biden has announced new executive actions to address the situation at the southern border. These actions aim to deter unlawful border crossings and manage the high volume of encounters. The key points are:

Barring Asylum for Unlawful Crossings: Migrants who cross the southern border unlawfully will be ineligible for asylum, with exceptions for those who use lawful pathways or seek protection in a country they traveled through.

Expedited Removal: The administration will streamline processes to remove individuals without a legal basis to remain in the U.S. more quickly.

Increased Resources: Additional personnel and resources will be allocated to support border management efforts.

These measures will be implemented when the number of encounters exceeds the government’s capacity to process them promptly, as