Upon entering office, President Joe Biden began reversing his predecessor’s immigration policies, critiquing them as harsh. Three years later, under both Republican and Democratic pressures, Biden seeks Congress for asylum restrictions, a stark shift from his initial stance. Cities across the U.S., far from the border, are grappling with the influx of asylum seekers, pushing immigration to the forefront of Biden’s challenges as the 2024 presidential campaign looms, potentially against Donald Trump.
Biden supports a bipartisan Senate measure to impose new border restrictions, stating, “If that bill were the law today, I’d shut down the border right now and fix it quickly.” Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, expressing frustration, independently called up the National Guard after Biden declined to do so, aiming to ensure state safety.
The rise in asylum seekers has overwhelmed cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver, straining social services. Nine Democratic governors have urged for federal action to address what they describe as a humanitarian crisis, highlighting the outdated and unprepared national immigration system.
Trump aims to capitalize on border security, a central theme of his 2016 campaign, criticizing current policies for worsening the situation. He emphasizes the border’s condition as a pivotal issue, resonating across political lines.
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