Biden Faces Backlash Over New Border Restrictions

President Joe Biden announced new executive actions to address surges of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border unlawfully by imposing new thresholds on those allowed to seek asylum. The measures, which Biden claims are necessary due to congressional inaction, will turn away migrants who cross illegally and try to claim asylum after seven consecutive days of more than 2,500 encounters. The decision has faced criticism from both Republicans and some Democrats, and is expected to face legal challenges. Biden emphasized his approach differs from former President Trump's, focusing on not demonizing immigrants.