The US president has implemented an executive order to close the southern border with Mexico if the amount of migrants crossing becomes ‘overwhelming’ and ban them from seeking asylum if they have crossed illegally. The order was criticised by progressive lawmakers and immigration reformers, who say it undermines protections for migrants fleeing humanitarian crises. The president addressed those concerns in his White House speech, warning that the country was losing patience with the flow of migrants
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