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Jun. 5, 2024

Biden's asylum order likely to meet resistance from courts

The issues raised by the executive order, announced Tuesday, are in "some ways less justifiable" than similar measures announced during former President Donald Trump's tenure.

The New York Times

President Joe Biden's executive order limiting asylum claims is already drawing ire from progressives for its resemblance to policies proposed by former President Donald Trump, which were dealt a legal blow by the courts during his administration. Experts predict the new order will likely meet the same fate.

"I think there's a clear legal issue about whether denying people the ability to apply for asylum who may be fleeing persecution is legal under U.S. law, and als...

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