President Joe Biden’s executive actions that temporarily halts most asylum claims at the southern border is leaving many immigrant families in limbo, hoping they’ll be eligible to reunite with their loved ones.
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They were tired after completing a 3-month journey from their native Venezuela. The family asked NPR to not use their last names because they feared speaking out could jeopardize their claim.This family is feeling the blunt effects of restrictions imposed by President Joe Biden’s executive actions last week restricting most asylum claims at the Southern border.
Diana and her family weren’t aware that the new measures do not allow people crossing the border to petition for asylum. Only migrants with an appointment through the government mobile app, CBP one, can petition for asylum under the new orders.Her brother David said they were really excited at first when they heard that the border was nearby.
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