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February 22, 2023

Biden Admin's New Immigration Plan Seeks to Keep Blocking Thousands from Seeking Asylum in U.S.
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In immigration news, the Biden administration has proposed a new policy
that could block tens of thousands of people from seeking asylum at the
U.S.-Mexico border. The rule would force migrants to first seek
protection in Mexico or another country they passed through on their
trek to the U.S. They'd be able to ask for asylum in the U.S. only if
those previous claims in another country are denied. Unaccompanied
children would be exempt. The ACLU condemned Biden for mimicking asylum
bans that were enacted by former President Trump. Those were ultimately
ruled illegal and blocked in court following challenges from the ACLU.


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