Axios is told there's a fierce debate internally about the legality and politics of a Trump-like lockdown. But Biden, briefed on polls of rising voter anger, wants a dramatic step.
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Why Biden is planning an executive order to limit southern border crossings
Biden plans to soon issue an executive order to dramatically limit the number of asylum-seekers who can cross the southern border. He'd be taking a page from Trump, who leaned on Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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The provision Biden is eyeing would restrict the ability of immigrants to claim asylum, and doesn't require congressional approval.
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"Some are suggesting that I should just go ahead and try it," Biden said. "And if I get shut down by the court, I get shut down by the court."
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