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Border Crossings Plummet as Biden's Asylum Order Takes Effect

7/20/2025

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Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border skyrocketed in 2021, driven by the pandemic and policy setbacks. By June 2024, President Biden's executive order on asylum claims slashed illegal entries to their lowest levels since 2020. Yet, immigration continues to ignite fierce political debates, as outdated laws struggle to address today’s labor needs.

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Story summary

Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border skyrocketed in 2021, driven by the pandemic and policy setbacks. By June 2024, President Biden's executive order on asylum claims slashed illegal entries to their lowest levels since 2020. Yet, immigration continues to ignite fierce political debates, as outdated laws struggle to address today’s labor needs.