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President Joe Biden plans to invoke emergency powers to seal the U.S. border, pending Congressional approval of a new bipartisan immigration framework. This new approach marks a significant shift, with Biden expressing urgency to close the border in extreme cases. The proposed legislation includes a new expulsion mechanism and aims to streamline the U.S. asylum process.

Biden praised bipartisan Senate efforts for a comprehensive border security measure, emphasizing plans to shut down the border when overwhelmed. This strategy would limit asylum screenings while maintaining a structured application process at designated ports of entry. With illegal border crossings at unprecedented levels, the urgent need for reform is underscored by the bipartisan consensus.

The proposed legislation also addresses concerns over system abuse by introducing a higher benchmark for initiating asylum claims. Notably absent from the final deal are specific Republican proposals to restrict Biden’s humanitarian parole authority, highlighting a strategic departure from his initial immigration policy focus. This bipartisan agreement reflects the critical nature of the situation, with Biden ready to employ a “shutdown” strategy when necessary.



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