President Joe Biden is poised to sign an executive order today that would halt asylum requests at the US-Mexico border once daily encounters hit 2,500 and reopen only when it declines to 1,500, says the White House.
The announcement follows extensive discussions with border mayors.
The move comes as the Biden administration seeks to address mounting border challenges in the election year. Several voters have expressed their concerns over immigration and the way Biden has handled it.
As the November elections loom, the president aims to take unilateral action to deter potential border surges after bipartisan legislation to address the same failed recently.