President Biden used an interview with Spanish-language broadcaster Univision that aired Tuesday to send a massive signal that he plans to issue an executive order to dramatically limit the number of asylum-seekers who can cross the southern border.Axios is told that while it's not final, such an executive order is likely by the end of April.
Why it matters: We're told there's a fierce debate internally about the legality and politics of a Trump-like lockdown. But Biden, briefed on polls of rising voter anger, wants a dramatic step.
Between the lines: The provision Biden is eyeing would restrict the ability of immigrants to claim asylum, and doesn't require congressional approval, Axios reported in February.
Biden would use authority in Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which gives the president broad leeway to block entry of certain immigrants if it would be "detrimental" to U.S. national interests.
He'd be taking a page from former President Trump, who has repeatedly leaned on that section.
Zoom in: "We're examining whether or not I have that power," Biden told Univision's Enrique Acevedo in an interview taped last week that aired Tuesday night.
"Some are suggesting that I should just go ahead and try it," Biden said. "And if I get shut down by the court, I get shut down by the court."Biden said there's "no guarantee" he has the power to take action on the border without legislation from Congress.But he plans to lean in.
@LyingBobolinkLibertarian2mos2MO
Lots of reasons this makes sense but kind of odd to be hemming and hawing and publicly teasing this for two months.
Wasn't Trump not allowed to do so by the courts? Imagine Biden knows that so this is kind of theatre, unless they think the courts will cooperate this time.
@LyingBobolinkLibertarian2mos2MO
The theater is the point! Get caught trying, deflect blame onto intransigent Rs
Slowing taking off the bandage instead of just getting the pain over with.
@FranchiseToucanNo Labels2mos2MO
Could have done this a long time ago. Consciously chose not to…
@AwedMandat3Patriot2mos2MO
So he could’ve done it the entire time and was allowing millions of illegals in the country on purpose. Makes sense
@ChameleonMattRepublican2mos2MO
He’s supposed to wait for the will of the people thru their representatives to vote in the way they’re supposed to… but it’s been nothing but blocking and obstruction from GOP in Congress on the border bills!!!
@ObsessedVetoPatriot2mos2MO
Biden in January: “I’ve done all I can do to secure the border”
Today: Biden is (supposedly) planning to issue an executive order similar to Trump’s border strategy
@MajorityJackalRepublican2mos2MO
Much of the damage is already done. Unless he plans to expel illegals, it's not even close to enough.
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@Patriot-#1776Constitution2mos2MO
"Limit" instead of "end" – interesting.
@SalamiDukePatriot2mos2MO
1.Inept president takes executive actions that creates a dangerous border crisis.
2.Ignores crisis for 3 years.
3.Proposes reform that would actually codify measures that caused the border crisis.
4.Same inept president scrambles in election year to reverse all failed policies.
Zero tolerance for anyone coming from a country not physically tied to the USA southern border. No Africa, Aisa, Europe, Caribbean....if they fly to Mexico etc. Instead of a USA International airport, they are attempting to circumnavigate our system. REFUSED!
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