Biden's New Order Tightens Border and Restricts Asylum Claims

President Biden has issued a new executive order that restricts asylum claims for migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border between official entry points, allowing for quicker deportations. The policy, which is the most restrictive border measure by a Democratic president, aims to alleviate the overwhelmed asylum system but has faced criticism from migrant advocates and legal challenges from the ACLU. The order will be in effect until illegal border crossings drop below a certain threshold and does not apply to unaccompanied children or those with acute medical conditions.