Senate, House Dems ‘deeply disappointed’ by new Biden policy limiting asylum for illegal immigrants The Biden administration has recently announced a new policy that limits asylum for illegal immigrants. This policy has been met with deep disappointment from Senate and House Democrats. The new policy, which was announced on July 28, 2021, limits asylum for illegal immigrants who have been in the United States for more than a year. This means that those who have been in the country for more than a year will no longer be eligible for asylum. The policy has been met with criticism from Democrats who believe that it goes against the values of the party. Many Democrats have been vocal about their disappointment with the new policy, stating that it is a step in the wrong direction. Senator Bob Menendez, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement expressing his disappointment with the new policy. He stated that the policy “undermines our nation’s commitment to protecting those fleeing persecution and violence.” Similarly, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement saying that the policy “undermines our values as a nation of immigrants and refugees.” The new policy has also been met with criticism from immigration advocates who believe that it will lead to more deportations and separations of families. They argue that the policy will make it more difficult for those who are seeking asylum to receive the protection they need. The Biden administration has defended the new policy, stating that it is necessary to address the backlog of asylum cases. They argue that the policy will allow the government to focus on those who are most in need of protection. However, many Democrats and immigration advocates believe that the policy is a step in the wrong direction. They argue that it goes against the values of the party and the country as a whole. In conclusion, the new policy limiting asylum for illegal immigrants has been met with deep disappointment from Senate and House Democrats. Many believe that the policy goes against the values of the party and the country as a whole. While the Biden administration has defended the policy, it remains to be seen how it will impact those who are seeking asylum in the United States.