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The groups, led by the American Civil Liberties Union , argued restrictions implemented last week violated US asylum law and that Biden failed to follow proper regulatory procedure. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, DC. Lee Gelernt, deputy director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project, said the Biden administration “lacks unilateral authority” to override laws created by Congress, citing previous legal decisions related to Trump-era policies.
The number of migrants caught illegally crossing the border dropped by 20% late last week, which one senior US border official said signaled “possible early success” deterring illegal immigration.