A Biden administration official reportedly said the new regulation constituted "temporary measures" and was done "out of necessity." The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) said the "transit ban" is "unworkable and a violation of U.S. asylum law. The Biden Administration claims asylum will still be available under this regulation, but the so-called 'rebuttable presumptions' they propose will not provide sufficient opportunity for people in dire need to apply. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by March 27, 2023. Details:"Circumvention of Lawful Pathways," DHS/DOJ Proposed Rule, 88 Fed.

Source: CNN March 09, 2023 12:29 UTC