President Trump signed a proclamation Friday aimed at preventing migrants from seeking asylum if they enter the country illegally. The move comes as a caravan of migrants from Central America moves through Mexico.
The President said he is not trying to limit legal immigration, but rather seeking to stop those who come into the country in improper ways. He told reporters, “We want people to come into our country, but they have to come into the country legally.”
Illegal immigration has been a centerpiece of the President’s domestic policy since he announced his candidacy in June 2015. He promised during the run-up to the 2018 midterm that he would stop the migrant caravan from entering the country.
The American Civil Liberties Union immediately challenged the new regulations in a federal court in Northern California. They argue that the proclamation bypasses laws passed by Congress. ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt said, “The president is simply trying to run roughshod over Congress’s decision to provide asylum to those in danger regardless of the manner of one’s entry.”
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker believes the President is within his rights as Chief Executive. He said, “Our asylum system is overwhelmed with too many meritless asylum claims from aliens who place a tremendous burden on our resources, preventing us from being able to expeditiously…
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