October 23, 2023

How the Biden Administration Is Addressing Rising Numbers of Migrants at the Southern Border

Bloomberg Law Podcast

Immigration attorney Leon Fresco joined an episode of the Bloomberg Law Podcast to discuss how the Biden Administration is attempting to manage a rising number of immigrants at the southern U.S. border. September of 2023 saw more encounters with migrants than in any month of 2022, and President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to request additional aid to address the situation. Mr. Fresco explained how the asylum process works legally as well as commented on how effective monetary aid would be. He also summarized the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposed changes to the H-1B visa program.

Duration: 40:17 (Mr. Fresco's interview begins at 25:14)

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