Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, at 3:30 a.m., Franco from Ecuador, holding his young daughter, shared the hardships of their journey seeking asylum in the US. Despite efforts like border walls and barbed wire, a large influx of immigrants continue to arrive, with approximately 4,000 illegal entries per day in April. President Biden, in response, signed an executive order on June 4 to temporarily suspend asylum applications, with the border closing once over 2,500 illegal migrants are present and only reopening below 1,500. Facing criticisms and challenges, Biden emphasized the policy shift was to ensure public safety, as the US struggles to cope with the overwhelming flow of migrants.
Source: YAHOO