The US president has implemented an executive order to close the southern border with Mexico if the number of migrants crossing becomes 'overwhelming', and to ban them from seeking asylum if they have crossed illegally. The order was criticised by progressive lawmakers and immigration reformers, who say it undermines protections for migrants fleeing humanitarian crises. Biden addressed those concerns in his White House speech, warning that the US was losing patience with the flow of migrants

Source: The Guardian June 04, 2024 19:49 UTC