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Biden’s border restrictions a litmus test of public opinion ahead of election
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Opinion polls show that Americans broadly disapprove of US President Joe Biden’s handling of the situation.
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SINGAPORE – US President Joe Biden’s signing of an executive order on June 4 marks the White House’s most aggressive move to tackle the crisis of migrant crossings, breaking the legislative logjam after several unsuccessful attempts by Congress to pass a bipartisan Bill.
With five months left before America heads into the November presidential election, the move is a sombre reminder that the battle lines may be drawn on immigration and shape the race for the White House.
