President Biden's recent executive action on the border has brought about significant changes to asylum rules. A leaked memo reveals that federal authorities have instructed agents in one sector to release migrants from nearly every country into the United States. The memo outlines specific criteria for determining who can stay and who must leave.
Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has reported live from the border in Yakima, California, where a group of around 400 migrants, hailing from countries such as Iran, Yemen, Mauritania, India, China, and Nepal, have crossed illegally. While Customs and Border Protection stated that these migrants may not qualify for asylum under Biden's new order, many are likely to be released into the U.S. with notices to appear voluntarily.
Despite Biden's recent declaration of suspending illegal immigration, the leaked Border Patrol memo reveals that migrants from most eastern hemisphere countries, except for six, are still being released. Migrants have admitted to using online resources to find ways to enter the U.S., with some paying substantial amounts, upwards of $10,000, to human smugglers to facilitate their entry.
The situation at the southern border highlights the challenges and complexities of immigration policies and enforcement. The influx of migrants from diverse backgrounds underscores the need for comprehensive and effective border control measures to address the ongoing issues of illegal immigration.
