What's happened
President Biden is considering executive action to restrict asylum claims at the US-Mexico border, amid a failed border deal in Congress and increasing migrant arrivals.
Why it matters
The potential executive action to restrict asylum claims at the US-Mexico border could have significant implications for immigration policy and international law, and is a key issue in US politics.
What the papers say
The New York Times reports that President Biden is considering executive action to prevent people who cross illegally into the United States from claiming asylum, while The Guardian and The Independent highlight criticism from progressive lawmakers and civil rights groups, who fear the potential executive action could breach international law. AP News and The Times provide additional context on the political and public pressure facing the Biden administration over immigration policy.
How we got here
The Biden administration has faced challenges in dealing with the increasing number of migrants at the US-Mexico border, with a failed border deal in Congress and ongoing political and public scrutiny over immigration policy.
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