Biden Signs Order to Limit Asylum at Southern Border

The president is taking executive action to turn away asylum requests once the average daily border crossings exceed 2,500.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on a proclamation limiting asylum in the East Room of the White House on June 4, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

President Joe Biden announced on June 4 a proclamation that would shut down asylum requests at the southern border once the average number of daily encounters exceeds 2,500.

The border will remain shut until that daily average stays below 1,500 for at least a week.