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United States: Joe Biden changes position on immigration
A decree preventing migrants from Mexico from benefiting from the right to asylum came into force on Wednesday June 5. This decision is a turnaround for Democrat Joe Biden.
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A decree preventing migrants from Mexico from benefiting from the right to asylum came into force in the United States on Wednesday June 5. This decision is a turnaround for Democrat Joe Biden.
Joe Biden authorized the border with Mexico to be closed to illegal migrants seeking asylum. The President of the United States wants to toughen his tone on the issue of immigration. “This measure will help us regain control of the border and restore order”, he assures. The ban will remain in effect until the number of illegal immigrants reaches a daily threshold. The decree came into force on Wednesday June 5.
It prevents illegal migrants from benefiting from the right to asylum, once their number exceeds 2,500 per day on average over a week. They will be expelled without being able to submit their files. This decision is radical for a Democratic president. Five months before the presidential election, Joe Biden is often criticized by Republicans for his inaction on immigration. According to experts, this strategy was adopted to win votes.
