Political and Legislative
The Biden Administration Puts an End to the Border ‘Metering’ Policy
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally ended “metering” of foreign nationals at the U.S.-Mexico border, putting an end to an oft-criticized Trump-era border management policy.
In a memo dated Nov. 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection acting Commissioner Troy Miller nixed the policy, which limited the number of people processed at ports of entry, reducing the opportunities for foreign nationals to apply for asylum without first crossing the border without permission.
