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 @ISIDEWITHNewsimmigrationJoe BidenNationalCongresslegislationpoliticsSouthernpollsIssues•••4wks ago

Biden plans order to limit southern border crossings by end of month

President Biden used an interview with Spanish-language broadcaster Univision that aired Tuesday to send a massive signal that he plans to issue an executive order to dramatically limit the number of asylum-seekers who can cross the southern border.Axios is told that while it's not final, such an executive order is likely by the end of April.

Why it matters: We're told there's a fierce debate internally about the legality and politics of a Trump-like lockdown. But Biden, briefed on polls of rising voter anger, wants a dramatic step.

Between the lines: The provision Biden is eyeing would restrict the ability of immigrants to claim asylum, and doesn't require congressional approval, Axios reported in February.

Biden would use authority in Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which gives the president broad leeway to block entry of certain immigrants if it would be "detrimental" to U.S. national interests.

He'd be taking a page from former President Trump, who has repeatedly leaned on that section.

Zoom in: "We're examining whether or not I have that power," Biden told Univision's Enrique Acevedo in an interview taped last week that aired Tuesday night.

"Some are suggesting that I should just go ahead and try it," Biden said. "And if I get shut down by the court, I get shut down by the court."Biden said there's "no guarantee" he has the power to take action on the border without legislation from Congress.But he plans to lean in.

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 @ObsessedVetoPatriotfrom Michigan commented…4wks4W

Biden in January: “I’ve done all I can do to secure the border”

Today: Biden is (supposedly) planning to issue an executive order similar to Trump’s border strategy

 @MajorityJackalRepublicanfrom Maine commented…4wks4W

Much of the damage is already done. Unless he plans to expel illegals, it's not even close to enough.

 @LyingBobolinkLibertarian from New York commented…4wks4W

Lots of reasons this makes sense but kind of odd to be hemming and hawing and publicly teasing this for two months.

 @CruelLapwingPeace and Freedom from New York agreed…4wks4W

Slowing taking off the bandage instead of just getting the pain over with.

 @C0nstituti0nalIguanaRepublican from New Jersey commented…4wks4W

Wasn't Trump not allowed to do so by the courts? Imagine Biden knows that so this is kind of theatre, unless they think the courts will cooperate this time.

 @LyingBobolinkLibertarian from New York agreed…4wks4W

The theater is the point! Get caught trying, deflect blame onto intransigent Rs

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington commented…4wks4W

"Limit" instead of "end" – interesting.

 @P0l1ticalPlatformBrooklynRepublicanfrom Maine commented…4wks4W

Zero tolerance for anyone coming from a country not physically tied to the USA southern border. No Africa, Aisa, Europe, Caribbean....if they fly to Mexico etc. Instead of a USA International airport, they are attempting to circumnavigate our system. REFUSED!

 @SalamiDukePatriotfrom Colorado commented…4wks4W

1.Inept president takes executive actions that creates a dangerous border crisis.

2.Ignores crisis for 3 years.

3.Proposes reform that would actually codify measures that caused the border crisis.

4.Same inept president scrambles in election year to reverse all failed policies.

 @FranchiseToucanNo Labelsfrom Maine commented…4wks4W

Could have done this a long time ago. Consciously chose not to…

 @AwedMandat3Patriotfrom Minnesota commented…4wks4W

So he could’ve done it the entire time and was allowing millions of illegals in the country on purpose. Makes sense

 @ChameleonMattRepublican from Pennsylvania agreed…4wks4W

He’s supposed to wait for the will of the people thru their representatives to vote in the way they’re supposed to… but it’s been nothing but blocking and obstruction from GOP in Congress on the border bills!!!

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4wks4W

How does changing policies on asylum-seekers impact your view of a country's moral and ethical responsibilities toward vulnerable populations?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4wks4W

Consider the balance between a country's right to control its borders and an individual's right to seek asylum; where should the line be drawn?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4wks4W

If you were in the shoes of an asylum-seeker at the southern border, how would you react to this proposed executive order?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4wks4W

Do you think it's fair for a president to have the power to dramatically limit who can seek asylum, without needing approval from other parts of the government?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4wks4W

How would you feel if your family needed to seek safety and a new life in another country, but were denied entry because of such an executive order?

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