Border crossings have seen a decrease in recent months, but President Biden plans to address the issue by signing an executive order. The aim of this order is to enhance the existing processes at the southern border. Currently, one of the challenges is that individuals can arrive at the border and request asylum. This initiates an official procedure where they are typically released into the United States while their claims are verified and adjudicated.
In a conversation with host Shannon Bream, Johnson revealed on Sunday that the president’s motivation for addressing this issue stems from the fact that polls indicate it is the most important concern in the country. He further emphasized that every state should be considered a border state, a sentiment frequently echoed by Republicans during their 2024 campaign efforts.
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In recent years, there have been repeated attempts to create and pass legislation to modify the asylum system and other immigration policies. However, these efforts have consistently faced obstacles, even during Johnson’s time as speaker. Earlier this year, a Senate proposal put together by Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) failed to gain traction after former President Donald Trump strongly objected to it.
Johnson used to support the idea of the president issuing executive orders to control immigration, arguing that the current laws granted Biden the power to take such action.
In December 2023, Johnson wrote a letter to Biden, urging him to take immediate executive actions to slow down the influx of migrants. Johnson emphasized the need to utilize existing laws to effectively address the escalating issue of illegal immigration. The letter, dated December 21, conveyed a strong message about the urgency of the situation.
In February, Johnson ridiculed Biden’s potential use of executive action as a mere election-year tactic. He remarked, “The president suddenly appears to be interested in enacting changes using the legal authority that he previously denied existed.”
