Border ban details
In his remarks Tuesday, Biden reprimanded Congress for failing to pass a bipartisan immigration bill meant to transform the immigration system. He urged Congress to pass the bill, whose provisions include funding for 1,500 more border security agents, 100 more immigration judges to alleviate the 2 million case backlog, 4,300 more asylum officers to address claims, and 100 more machines to curb fentanyl smuggling.
The president also reiterated that asylum will still be available to those who seek it, unless they arrive unlawfully. He said the ban would remain in place until the number of people trying to enter illegally is reduced to a level that “our system can effectively manage.”
The President also detailed other actions in the works to decide asylum as quickly as possible, including:
A Department of Justice effort in the immigration courts to make a decision within six months.
A Department of Homeland Security proposal that would allow federal law enforcement to more quickly deport asylum seekers with criminal convictions.
Going after human traffickers, including by incentivizing people to tip off law enforcement.
Sending more federal prosecutors to hot spots along the border and prosecuting law breakers.
Working closely with Mexico, “instead of attacking Mexico,” to reduce unlawful crossings.
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