ACLU Supporter –

Last week, the Biden administration proposed a policy change that would unlawfully deny asylum to people seeking protection at the southern border who don't first wait to apply for asylum in Mexico or other countries they passed through – despite the fact that many of these countries don't have working asylum systems. In doing so, President Biden broke a direct campaign promise.

The administration is also moving quickly – they've already said they plan to implement this shameful change within only a few months. We must speak out:

Make no mistake: This new asylum ban will put people in danger.

It will leave the most vulnerable people in much the same position as Trump's policy did: at risk, and unfairly denied the protection of asylum for reasons that have nothing to do with their need for refuge. Adding a mobile app and tinkering with the details of the ban can't fix its fundamental problems.

This proposed policy is the latest in a series of attacks on the fundamental right to seek safety in the U.S., ACLU Supporter – and we cannot and will not remain silent.

Whether it's President Trump or President Biden, these asylum bans are illegal. Full stop.

Take action with us now by sending a message to President Biden and tell him not to move forward with this asylum ban.

Asylum is a life-saving legal right, and we will never stop fighting for it.

For all people,

Anu Joshi
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Deputy Director, Equality Division, ACLU