Immigration
Biden Administration Toughens Asylum Rules Putting Migrants At Greater Risk
When seeking asylum is tougher, migrants take greater risks by traversing more treacherous terrain and putting them in danger of being exploited by gangs
The Biden Administration through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced proposed rule changes that would restrict seeking asylum. DHS claims the rule will shorten the asylum process. However, the change would specifically target people deemed ineligible under the new rules that bar them from seeking asylum and expedite the deportation process.
The new rule targets an asylum seeker’s right to due process by allowing Asylum Officers to make determinations normally adjudicated in a court.
“Noncitizens who present a national security or public safety risk remain in DHS custody while their cases are referred for full immigration hearings before an immigration judge, a process that can take years and is resource intensive,” reads a press release from DHS. “The proposed rule would allow Asylum Officers to issue [a] denial of claims within days after an individual is encountered when there is evidence that the…
