The Biden administration’s response to the current border situation

The current president of the US, Joe Biden, has always been quite open about his opinion when it comes to the immigration sector. The president states that the country is in essence an immigrant nation and, therefore, the federal government has an obligation to expand alternatives available for foreigners to request legal documentation.

However, many of the Biden administration’s plans, which are related to the immigration system, are currently on hold due to a substantial increase in illegal border crossings, which has caught the attention of the American public and is calling into question Biden’s immigration policies.

The current administration of the US is trying to control the situation at the borders by all possible means. However, one of the main problems is that there are thousands of unaccompanied immigrant minors in the custody of border forces and there is no longer space to house more foreigners in designated centers.

It is important to clarify that the Biden administration has emphasized the need to restructure legal immigration programs to gradually reduce irregular migration, but the current border situation went viral in a matter of weeks and is now part of the national news network, which puts pressure on Biden, delays his plans and gives opposition groups an opportunity to criticize his approach to immigration.

Texas Governor calls on Biden to retake Trump’s border practices

Several members of different communities and even members of the government have raised their voices regarding the surge of illegal border crossings and have given their opinion about the Biden administration’s reaction and how the situation might improve.

To give a specific example, on April 11, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) commented on the Biden administration’s response to the increase in irregular migration and suggested reverting to certain border policies of the Trump administration such as:

• The construction of the border wall that separates the US from Mexico as a means to curb illegal migration.
• The MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols) or “Remain in Mexico” policy, which forced thousands of asylum seekers to remain in Mexican territory while receiving a response to their immigration applications.

It is worth mentioning that lifting restrictive policies, such as those implemented by Trump, could always unleash a period of instability. However, if one looks at the situation, the fact that Biden is not deporting unaccompanied minors is also respecting international human rights law, but specific policies are definitely needed to curb irregular migration and also protect the local population.

Do you need help with an immigration case of any kind?

Speaking specifically about the immigration sector, one must realize that political discord and social controversy are essentially related to irregular migration, border policies, and immigration law enforcement. This is mainly due to the fact that foreigners who decide to cross the borders without prior authorization and without documentation are violating local law and, naturally, the American population and members of the government and its different branches ask the country’s administration to enforce immigration law and reduce massive irregular migration at all costs.

However, if you follow legal guidelines and submit your application within parameters established by the local immigration system, then you will not be part of the controversy and will be able to fulfill your goals in the US, always respecting immigration law. In this way, you avoid risky or precarious situations and protect your future.

Thus, if you, a family member, or a friend need help with an immigration case, please contact Motion Law today to schedule a FREE Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys. Our team will be happy to guide you through your immigration journey in the US.

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