Relocation of People or Animals - US president enacts stricter regulations for seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border.
Joe Biden, the current American president, enforces stricter rules for people crossing from Mexico into the US illegally. As per the announcement from the White House, such individuals won't be permitted to lodge asylum claims under certain conditions. Instead, they can be deported speedily if they fail to explicitly ask for asylum. This new restriction applies to those who seek asylum; they'll face more stringent scrutiny from border officials.
Earlier, most asylum applicants were typically allowed to stay within the country till their court hearing - an occurrence that, due to overwhelmed institutions, might take years. However, this is all set to change. The new rule is set to kick in once the weekly average number of unauthorized crossings hits 2,500 per day. It'll be in effect till it drops below 1,500. Yet, there are some exemptions - these include unaccompanied minors, people who're gravely ill, at risk of imminent peril, or victims of human trafficking. The new rule should come into practice right away, given that the weekly average exceeds the said threshold presently.
Migration is a significant topic in the US confabulation process and is a prevalent issue during the presidential election campaign. The authorities are tussling with the immigration reform argument and are under tremendous pressure. In addition to a lagging judicial system in processing asylum requests, a deficiency of shelter and resources for the newcomers is alarming. The Republicans blame Biden for ostensibly relinquishing control over the southern border because of the considerable number of migrants. The Republican contender, Donald Trump, for instance, refers to this as an "invasion" of the US.
Mexico is the direction towards which people escape while escaping poverty, violence, and political disturbances in their native land. IOM (International Organization for Migration, a UN appendage) indicates that this is the deadliest migration route in the world. Unlike the mid-2020s, where strict measures imposed on the Mexican side resulted in a considerable decline in the number of migrants entering the US, thousands of people are still coming in on a daily basis. Experts forecast a long-lasting growth pattern.
