{"id":2184591,"date":"2024-02-23T06:41:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T11:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-weighs-executive-action-to-end-border-crisis-despite-previous-claims-he-had-no-such-authority\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T06:43:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T11:43:53","slug":"biden-weighs-executive-action-to-end-border-crisis-despite-previous-claims-he-had-no-such-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-weighs-executive-action-to-end-border-crisis-despite-previous-claims-he-had-no-such-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden considers executive action to resolve border crisis, contradicting previous claims of lacking authority"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-weighs-executive-action-to-end-border-crisis-despite-previous-claims-he-had-no-such-authority%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2184591&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President Biden Considers Executive\u2063 Action to \u2064Address \u200dBorder Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden is contemplating a bold move to\u2062 tackle the issue of \u2063immigrants crossing \u2064the border illegally. This decision contradicts his previous \u200dstatements claiming that he lacked the legal authority to take \u200dsuch action.<\/p>\n<p>The White House is\u200b exploring the possibility of\u2064 utilizing Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which would allow the government\u200b to halt the admission of non-U.S. \u2062citizens who enter the country illegally or seek asylum while in \u200bcustody. However, the specifics of the plan are still unknown.<\/p>\n<p>This sudden consideration by the \u200cBiden administration has been criticized as &#8220;too little, too late&#8221; by a former Department of \u2064Homeland Security official. With over 8 million encounters\u2062 at the border under Biden&#8217;s leadership, many believe that significant damage has already \u2063been done.<\/p>\n<h3>Long-Delayed Emergency Action<\/h3>\n<p>Both Republicans \u2062and Democrats\u200c have \u200dbeen \u2062urging Biden to take emergency action for the past 36 months, but their pleas were ignored until \u2064now, just nine months before the contentious \u200dNovember election.<\/p>\n<p>However, this potential \u2064executive action raises questions due \u200cto Biden&#8217;s previous inaction\u200c and statements denying his \u2063authority to address the border crisis. In January, he\u2063 expressed frustration, stating that he needed more power and resources to effectively handle the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Biden has criticized former President Donald Trump for\u200d using the same legal authority in 2018. Trump&#8217;s attempt to\u2064 end the release of illegal immigrants into the country using Section 212(f) was met with litigation.<\/p>\n<p>In a January 2021 proclamation, Biden condemned Trump&#8217;s use of this authority \u2063to restrict travelers from certain Muslim-majority countries,\u2063 calling\u200c it &#8220;plain wrong&#8221; and \u2062claiming that it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-chooses-admiral-lisa-franchetti-to-become-first-woman-to-lead-u-s-navy\/\" title=\"Admiral Lisa Franchetti selected as first female leader of U.S. Navy by Biden.\">undermined national\u200c security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Lawmakers Divided<\/h3>\n<p>The rumored executive\u2062 action has left \u2062lawmakers divided,\u200c unsure\u200c whether to support the potential\u200c lockdown on asylum-seekers and immigrants or \u200coppose the White House&#8217;s decision.<\/p>\n<p>Some House Democrats, like Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), initially expressed\u2062 support for Biden&#8217;s plans, while House\u200b Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticized the president\u200d for \u2063his open border policies and questioned the sudden\u200b change in his stance.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s\u200d potential use \u200bof legal \u2063authority to address the border crisis has\u2062 sparked controversy and skepticism. Only time will tell how this decision will \u200dimpact the ongoing immigration debate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more\u2063 from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u200dhas President Biden&#8217;s stance on immigration\u2064 changed\u2064 since \u2064his campaign promises, and\u2062 what factors have contributed to this shift?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Flip-flopping&#8221; on their stance \u200bregarding the border \u200bcrisis. During his campaign, President Biden promised a more compassionate and humane approach to immigration,\u200c including ending the \u2062construction of the border wall and restoring the \u2064Deferred\u200b Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)\u2062 program. However, since taking office, the number of migrants crossing the border has surged, leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disaster-bidens-border-crisis-causing-public-health-catastrophe\/\" title=\"Biden's border crisis leads to public health catastrophe\">overcrowded detention \u200dfacilities<\/a> and a strain on resources.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that \u2062President Biden&#8217;s lenient stance on immigration is \u2062encouraging illegal border crossings, as migrants\u2064 believe \u2063they \u200dwill be welcomed and granted entry into\u200c the United States. They believe that implementing stricter measures, including utilizing Section 212(f), is necessary to deter illegal immigration and uphold the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of President Biden argue that addressing the root causes of migration, such as poverty, \u200dviolence, and corruption in Central American \u2062countries, \u200dis \u200bthe more effective solution. They believe that investing in\u200d aid and development programs for these nations, as well as implementing a fair and efficient asylum system, will reduce the need for individuals to \u2063flee their homes\u200c and seek refuge in the United \u2063States.<\/p>\n<p>The debate\u200d over\u200b immigration policy is not a new one, and it is \u200ba complex issue with no easy solutions. Previous administrations have \u200balso grappled\u2064 with balancing border security and humanitarian concerns. The Trump administration pursued a strict &#8220;zero tolerance&#8221; policy,\u200c which resulted in the\u200b separation of families at the border \u2064and drew widespread condemnation. The Obama administration \u200dfaced criticism for its handling of the surge of unaccompanied\u200b minors crossing\u200d the border in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200cPresident Biden considers executive action to address the border crisis, it\u2063 is crucial that the\u200d administration takes into account the challenges and \u2063lessons learned\u2063 from \u200dpast approaches.\u200d Balancing \u200bborder security while upholding humanitarian values \u200bis a delicate \u200ctask, but it is possible to find a solution that respects the rule\u2062 of law and \u2062treats migrants with\u2062 dignity \u200dand compassion.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless \u200bof the \u2062approach taken, it is clear that \u2064comprehensive immigration reform is needed to address the underlying issues and provide a long-term\u200d solution. \u200bPiecemeal executive actions can only \u200bdo so much, and a legislative fix is necessary to create a fair,\u200d just, and humane immigration system. It is now up to Congress to come together and pass meaningful reform that\u2064 addresses border security, offers a pathway to citizenship \u200cfor undocumented immigrants, and ensures the \u2064protection of human rights.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2063 President Biden&#8217;s consideration of\u2062 executive action to \u2062address the border crisis reflects \u2063the complexity and challenges \u2064of\u2064 immigration policy. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amid-spy-balloon-controversy-biden-admin-approves-2-1-billion-aid-package-to-defend-ukrainian-skies\/\" title=\"Amid Spy Balloon Controversy, Biden Admin Approves .1 Billion Aid Package to Defend Ukrainian Skies\">administration faces criticism<\/a> for perceived inconsistencies in their approach, but it is necessary to\u200c find \u200da solution that\u200b balances border security and humanitarian\u200c concerns. Ultimately, comprehensive immigration reform is the key to resolving the underlying issues and creating\u200b a fair and just system. It is time for Congress to\u2064 take action and provide a lasting solution to this ongoing crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Biden may take extensive executive action to halt the admission of immigrants who illegally cross the border, contradicting his earlier statements about lacking legal authority. The White House is exploring the use of Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, granting the government the power to do so<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2655,"featured_media":2184592,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24043801853679.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2184591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24043801853679.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184591","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2655"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2184591"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184591\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2184592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2184591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2184591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2184591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}