On June 4, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration declared a decisive executive action to strengthen security at the southern border. This follows a series of other steps the Administration has taken to prepare for the end of the Title 42 public health order. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued this order to restrict border immigration due to the COVID-19 national public health emergency. And since it was lifted last year, the number of noncitizens present at the border has surged. Without further ado, read on to discover President Biden’s most recent executive action to secure the border and how a seasoned Baltimore County, Maryland asylum lawyer at Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC can help you determine whether you are the exception to this ruling.
What is President Biden’s most recent executive action to secure the border?
Essentially, Present Biden’s most recent executive action generally restricts asylum eligibility for noncitizens who irregularly enter the United States across the southern border. In this case, irregularly means unlawfully or without authorization.
With this, what is now also restricted is the number of fear screenings offered to noncitizens. That is, such screenings may now be limited to those who manifest a fear of returning to their home country or country of removal; fear of persecution or torture; or desire to formally apply for asylum.
This is all to boost efficiency and reduce the burden on immigration officers at the southern border. This is because, now, they may speedily remove those without a lawful basis to remain in the country without the need for screenings, offering asylum, or other typical protocols.
What are the exceptions to this new executive action?
Of note, this new executive action is only in effect at certain times. Specifically, only when the southern border is overwhelmed. So, it will be discontinued when the number of noncitizens present is low enough for the immigration officers to safely and effectively manage operations.
In addition, this new executive action does not apply to certain noncitizens at the southern border. That is, exempt are individuals who meet any of the following criteria:
- Individuals who are lawful permanent residents of the United States.
- Individuals who are minor children unaccompanied by a parent or adult.
- Individuals who are noncitizens with a valid visa or lawful permission to enter the United States.
- Individuals who are victims of severe forms of trafficking in their home country or country of removal.
- Individuals who use a Secretary-approved process to enter the United States (i.e., the CBP One mobile app).
You must understand that there are serious consequences for going against this new executive action. So if you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact a competent Baltimore County, Maryland immigration lawyer. Schedule your initial consultation with Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC today.
