"Senate's Bipartisan Border Bill and Voter Assumptions on Biden's Power to 'Shut Down' the Border"

There is bipartisan support in Washington for a bill that would grant the president authority to "shut down" the U.S.-Mexico border if daily attempted crossings by undocumented migrants reach a certain threshold, but there are doubts about its effectiveness. The bill's potential impact on asylum seekers and the logistical and diplomatic challenges of carrying out mass deportations are key concerns. The bill's details are still being negotiated, but it may include increased resources for asylum officers, immigration judges, and border security. However, there are doubts about whether such measures would effectively deter migration, given the adaptability of smuggling networks and the complexities of the asylum process.