"Biden's Power to Halt Border Crossings: The Latest Immigration Debate Explained"

President Biden has the legal authority to reinstate former President Trump's border policies, but he cannot unilaterally suspend U.S. asylum law without congressional intervention. An emerging Senate immigration deal would give the executive branch the power to partially shut down asylum processing when illegal border crossings reach certain levels, allowing for swift deportation of migrants who cross into the U.S. illegally. However, completely shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border would require congressional action and could have significant economic implications for both countries.