Biden’s border restrictions a litmus test of public opinion ahead of election

U.S. President Joe Biden announces an executive order on enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border, as he delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 4, 2024. REUTERS/Leah Millis

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.

Biden’s border restrictions a litmus test of public opinion ahead of election

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