United State on Thursday announced You will establish immigration centers in Guatemala and Colombia deal with asylum seekers heading to the country’s borders with Mexico.
Biden administration move represents an attempt to slow down what is expected to be an increase of As immigration restrictions end in the era of a pandemic.
Part immigration centers of An intense effort to try to stop thousands of people from making the often perilous journey to the southern border when restrictions expire on May 11.
But it is unclear whether treatment centers and other measures, including accelerated treatment for Asylum seekers and crackdowns on People smuggling networks, will do much to slow the tide of immigrants fleeing from countries It was marred by political and economic conflicts.
This is hemispherical challenge “Demands the Western Hemisphere,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas said during a news conference. news The conference also outlined ahead steps Before of Deadline May 11th.
Mallorcas also Be warned that immigrants and people smugglers should Don’t interpret the upcoming deadline to mean that the borders are wide open: “Let me be clearOur borders are not open and will not be opened after May 11th.
Biden administration, under attack By Republicans eager to draw the borders wide open under his leadership, he has repeatedly warned that the end of Immigration restrictions in the era of the epidemic does not mean that immigrants should Try to come to the United States as they did also He sought to open other ways for immigration.
Immigration has troubled Biden throughout his presidency. with Senior Republican leaders describe him as soft on Border security and immigrant advocates, saying he is abandoning humanitarian efforts with Tougher measures aimed at preventing migrants from arriving illegally.
The topic will not go away, as he announces his 2024 re-election bid, Biden is trying to strike a balance that may be difficult to achieve, especially if crowds of end of immigrants up in Border facilities as restrictions end. Management has also He repeatedly referred to Congress, saying it was unable to come to an agreement on Comprehensive immigration reform.
To date, the location of the centers will be determined in Colombia and Guatemala, with last countries He is announced in the coming weeks. Potential immigrants will be able to go to the centers instead of They come to the border and get it information on Apply to become a refugee or other immigration status options to the United States or elsewhere countries.
centers will be run by international organizations. Prospective immigrants will be able to make an appointment on their phones to visit one of centers, according to a fact Paper issued by the department of home security.
History of immigration restrictions back to the beginning of coronavirus pandemic when the trump administration called a rule – better known as Title 42 – which allowed border officials to quickly expel immigrants without letting them apply for seek refuge.
Since March 2020, migrants have been expelled from the country more from 2.8 million times using Address 42.
Republican-leaning states fought to maintain the restrictions in placearguing that their states will face increased costs like Education from a boom in immigrants if it is lifted. The Biden administration initially held the rule in place But except for any last minute court decisionsIt seems increasingly like May 11th will mark the end of the use of Address 42.
Administration officials said without any further action in placeexpect the number of Immigrants are encountered at the southern border daily rise up to 13,000 people day.
But many immigration advocates say Title 42 gave immigrants a perverse incentive to try to enter the country again and again because there were no repercussions if people They were kicked out. So, advocates argue, it’s unclear what will happen when Title 42 goes and the United States goes back to using Immigration regulations that actually penalize a person who he is expelled.
According to the management plan, people who will come illegally also be quick removed He was denied entry into the country again for At least five years and will not be able to apply for Asylum, according to fact binding.
He. She also says that families will be removed If they do not meet requirements for Asylum, management is advancing up efforts to track of Families, including GPS monitoring and strict curfews.
But management stopped working of Detain families until they can removed From the country – a step It is likely to be caused An outcry among advocates of immigration and some of President’s supporters.
Administration also expansion access To an application where immigrants can apply for Asylum in an American port of entrance. And the officials are creating a new reunification process for Families from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Colombia allow immigrants were screened with family in The United States come legally.
Administrators also work for double the number of Refugees from the Western Hemisphere. In addition to management says It works with Colombia and Panama to reduce migration through the Darien Gap.
Biden administration officials announced in early april plan to work with both of them countries to shut down migration across the Darien Gap, with The United States provides intelligence gathering to dismantle smuggling rings operating in dense jungle.
Indeed, UN groups warning that 100,000 people Owns already made The dangerous crossing across the Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama, and that number of Migrants in transit can cross hit 400,000 by the end of this year. That would be a huge increase from the estimated 250,000 migrants who crossed the roadless and forested route. in 2022.
United State on Thursday announced You will establish immigration centers in Guatemala and Colombia deal with asylum seekers heading to the country’s borders with Mexico.
Biden administration move represents an attempt to slow down what is expected to be an increase of As immigration restrictions end in the era of a pandemic.
Part immigration centers of An intense effort to try to stop thousands of people from making the often perilous journey to the southern border when restrictions expire on May 11.
But it is unclear whether treatment centers and other measures, including accelerated treatment for Asylum seekers and crackdowns on People smuggling networks, will do much to slow the tide of immigrants fleeing from countries It was marred by political and economic conflicts.
This is hemispherical challenge “Demands the Western Hemisphere,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas said during a news conference. news The conference also outlined ahead steps Before of Deadline May 11th.
Mallorcas also Be warned that immigrants and people smugglers should Don’t interpret the upcoming deadline to mean that the borders are wide open: “Let me be clearOur borders are not open and will not be opened after May 11th.
Biden administration, under attack By Republicans eager to draw the borders wide open under his leadership, he has repeatedly warned that the end of Immigration restrictions in the era of the epidemic does not mean that immigrants should Try to come to the United States as they did also He sought to open other ways for immigration.
Immigration has troubled Biden throughout his presidency. with Senior Republican leaders describe him as soft on Border security and immigrant advocates, saying he is abandoning humanitarian efforts with Tougher measures aimed at preventing migrants from arriving illegally.
The topic will not go away, as he announces his 2024 re-election bid, Biden is trying to strike a balance that may be difficult to achieve, especially if crowds of end of immigrants up in Border facilities as restrictions end. Management has also He repeatedly referred to Congress, saying it was unable to come to an agreement on Comprehensive immigration reform.
To date, the location of the centers will be determined in Colombia and Guatemala, with last countries He is announced in the coming weeks. Potential immigrants will be able to go to the centers instead of They come to the border and get it information on Apply to become a refugee or other immigration status options to the United States or elsewhere countries.
centers will be run by international organizations. Prospective immigrants will be able to make an appointment on their phones to visit one of centers, according to a fact Paper issued by the department of home security.
History of immigration restrictions back to the beginning of coronavirus pandemic when the trump administration called a rule – better known as Title 42 – which allowed border officials to quickly expel immigrants without letting them apply for seek refuge.
Since March 2020, migrants have been expelled from the country more from 2.8 million times using Address 42.
Republican-leaning states fought to maintain the restrictions in placearguing that their states will face increased costs like Education from a boom in immigrants if it is lifted. The Biden administration initially held the rule in place But except for any last minute court decisionsIt seems increasingly like May 11th will mark the end of the use of Address 42.
Administration officials said without any further action in placeexpect the number of Immigrants are encountered at the southern border daily rise up to 13,000 people day.
But many immigration advocates say Title 42 gave immigrants a perverse incentive to try to enter the country again and again because there were no repercussions if people They were kicked out. So, advocates argue, it’s unclear what will happen when Title 42 goes and the United States goes back to using Immigration regulations that actually penalize a person who he is expelled.
According to the management plan, people who will come illegally also be quick removed He was denied entry into the country again for At least five years and will not be able to apply for Asylum, according to fact binding.
He. She also says that families will be removed If they do not meet requirements for Asylum, management is advancing up efforts to track of Families, including GPS monitoring and strict curfews.
But management stopped working of Detain families until they can removed From the country – a step It is likely to be caused An outcry among advocates of immigration and some of President’s supporters.
Administration also expansion access To an application where immigrants can apply for Asylum in an American port of entrance. And the officials are creating a new reunification process for Families from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Colombia allow immigrants were screened with family in The United States come legally.
Administrators also work for double the number of Refugees from the Western Hemisphere. In addition to management says It works with Colombia and Panama to reduce migration through the Darien Gap.
Biden administration officials announced in early april plan to work with both of them countries to shut down migration across the Darien Gap, with The United States provides intelligence gathering to dismantle smuggling rings operating in dense jungle.
Indeed, UN groups warning that 100,000 people Owns already made The dangerous crossing across the Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama, and that number of Migrants in transit can cross hit 400,000 by the end of this year. That would be a huge increase from the estimated 250,000 migrants who crossed the roadless and forested route. in 2022.