President Joe Biden’s administration proposed a new rule limiting immigrants ability to apply for asylum. The rule has been compared with Trump-era asylum policies. Experts say Biden’s policy is similar but less restrictive.
at the southern U.S. border. This comes as Biden deals with historic numbers of immigrants reaching the border, including about 1.7 million who entered the U.S. to seek asylum.
Under the Biden rule, immigrants who try to enter the U.S. between ports of entry without first seeking asylum or other immigration protections in another country are presumed ineligible for asylum in the U.S., barring some exceptions.Feb. 23, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said"there is a huge difference" between Biden’s proposed policy and Trump-era restrictions.
Here’s what the Biden administration is proposing and how it compares with Trump’s asylum policies. The White House did not respond to our request for comment.phone app Under the new rule, immigrants presumed ineligible for asylum must meet a higher bar: They must prove they have a"reasonable fear" of being persecuted in their home country.
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