Following Trump, Biden moves to restrict asylum on Mexican border

Jun. 04, 2024 Politics

President Biden signed an executive order temporarily barring undocumented immigrants from seeking asylum. It’s what Trump tried to do in his first term.

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Credits

Guest:

Michelle Hackman - immigration reporter for Wall Street Journal - @MHackman

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed, Eddie Sun, Jack Ross

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