Irregular migration continues to be one of the axes of the discourse between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the run-up to the presidential elections in the United States. In the last hours, The Republican candidate criticized his opponent for suspending asylum applications in the Mexican border area when the average number of illegal crossings is greater than 2,500.
From Phoenix (Arizona), where he reappeared at a campaign event after being found guilty of criminal offenses for falsifying accounting documents, Trump stated that the first thing he would do, if he were to become president of the United States for the second time, would be to give reverts to the decision of the current president.
“On the first day of my administration, I will rescind Rascal Joe’s outrageous executive order,” he assured his supporters.
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According to Trump, the decision Biden made was “pro-invasion, pro-child trafficking… pro-drug traffickers,” which is why he would put an end to it. as well as the other border policies implemented by his administration.
Trump will speak at a meeting of prominent CEOs a few weeks after his convictionFormer President Trump also announced when he will announce his running mate seeking the presidency. (Bloomberg/Daniel Steinle)
The paradox of Biden’s measure, but also of Trump’s statements in Phoenix, is that it was protected by the same law used by the Republican during his last presidential term. to restrict the entry of citizens of Muslim countries.
Trump also took the opportunity to refer to what would be his formula in the presidential race. He told Dr. Phil McGraw, renowned psychologist and television personality in the United States, that he will do so at the Republican Party convention in July.
“I can’t tell you yet, but we have some very good people. I’ll do it at the convention. I think I’ll announce who that person will be during the convention. I think it’s pretty normal, doing it during the convention. It will be an interesting period,” he stated.
Biden’s controversial decision
The executive order that brought Biden harsh criticism from some political sectors and that would be related to the search for legitimacy ahead of the presidential elections, was announced on June 4. That day, The president of the United States assured that asylum applications on the southern border of that country will be temporarily suspended.
The US deals a blow to the business of charter flights for Haitians and Cubans to NicaraguaThe measure will be in force as long as daily illegal crossings are not less than 1,500. (Courtesy: United States Embassy Managua)
According to the president, every time the country registers an average of 2,500 daily crossings, The border with Mexico will be closed, therefore, those who cross illegally may be returned by the Border Patrol or deported directly to their countries. in a matter of days, even hours.
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The only way that the US immigration authorities do not deport those who cross into their territory irregularly and prohibit them from entering for five years, It will be by demonstrating that their lives are at risk in their countries of origin or that they have been victims of human trafficking. However, unaccompanied minors may also enter.
The executive order signed by Biden will only lose effect when the average daily arrests fall below 1,500otherwise the asylum application will be suspended.
The impact of Biden’s announcement was so great that that same day he held a conversation with the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, to agree on actions around the structural causes of migration on the continent and to seek how to serve the migrant population.
