President Biden is expected to sign an executive order tomorrow allowing him to temporarily seal the U.S. border with Mexico to migrants when crossings surge.
The move, which is all but certain to be challenged in court, would represent the single most restrictive border policy instituted by Biden, or any other modern Democrat.
If that level is set, the border would immediately be closed because roughly 3,500 migrants are currently apprehended each day.
Biden pushed Congress earlier this year to enact a similar policy into law, but Republicans thwarted the bill, saying it was not strong enough.
Many Democrats, including Biden, condemned a similar effort by Donald Trump in 2018 to restrict long-established protections for asylum seekers.
Persons:
Biden, Donald Trump
Organizations:
U.S . White
Locations:
Mexico, U.S