Staff Reports
The news of President Biden signing an executive order to seal the border and restrict asylum is shaking up the country. Throughout his campaign, Biden seemed to promise open arms and piñatas at the border, but now with millions of illegal aliens in the country and his approval ratings plummeting, it appears a change of heart is on the horizon.
As reported, Biden is set to sign an order to temporarily seal the U.S. border with Mexico to halt the influx of asylum seekers. This move has received some support, including from Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, who expressed approval without even reading the full details of the order.
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The White House is highlighting the need for additional border enforcement resources, criticizing congressional Republicans for hindering progress. The proposed executive order would give border officials the authority to turn away migrants seeking asylum once a certain threshold of border crossings is exceeded.
Critics, including Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, are skeptical of the effectiveness of executive actions and emphasize the importance of legislative solutions. The hypocrisy of Biden’s shifting stance on asylum policies is under scrutiny, with many questioning the motives behind this sudden change in approach.
From a conservative perspective, this executive order may be seen as a reactive measure to address the overwhelming crisis at the border caused by lax immigration policies. While some support tightening border security, there are concerns about the long-term commitment to enforcing these measures and the potential for a return to leniency in the future.
