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Today, Explained

Biden’s border orders

Today, Explained

Vox

Politics, Daily News, News

4.310.3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2023

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

President Biden promised a more humane approach to immigration when he entered office. After two years and a flurry of activity on asylum policies, the Washington Post’s Nick Miroff explains whether Biden has delivered. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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When Joe Biden was running for president, he said he wanted to be more humane than his

0:05.8

predecessor when he came to immigration and policies at the U.S. border with Mexico.

0:11.4

My father would say it's all about dignity, granting them the dignity and respect they deserve.

0:19.4

He's had two years to deliver on that promise with Democrats in control of Congress.

0:25.5

I want to be clear to folks in this region who are thinking about making that dangerous

0:31.4

trek to the United States, Mexico border.

0:36.2

Do not come.

0:37.5

And an especially eventful two months with Republicans in control of the House.

0:43.1

Do not, do not just show up at the border.

0:48.0

It seems like as good a time as any to assess how President Biden's doing on his pledge

0:53.4

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