June 4, 2024

Biden orders immigrants caught illegally crossing border to be immediately sent home

President Joe Biden ordered officials along the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday to begin sending the majority of migrants caught attempting to unlawfully enter the United States immediately back to their home countries.

The executive order, news of which has been circulating for days, will bar those caught crossing the border illegally from claiming asylum, with exceptions for unaccompanied children and those that can make a compelling case their lives are in danger if returned to their home country, administration officials said.