President Biden is considering issuing an executive order to close the US-Mexico border once migrant crossings reach 4,000 per day, according to a source familiar with White House discussions.

This action mirrors a provision in a failed bipartisan border bill from February, which aimed to grant the president authority to expel migrants once crossings hit the same daily average.

The bill would have given the homeland security secretary discretion to carry out removals, with mandatory deportations kicking in when illegal entries surpassed 5,000 per day over a week.

While the timing of the executive order’s announcement remains uncertain, the recent average of over 6,300 daily apprehensions at the southwestern border highlights the urgency, the New York Post has reported.

Border Patrol is already struggling with over 10,000 migrants in custody nationwide, with some sectors exceeding their holding capacities.

The move towards executive action comes amid mounting pressure on Biden to address border issues, particularly as polls suggest it could impact his re-election prospects.

This shift in approach contrasts with Biden’s previous insistence on congressional approval before taking further action on immigration.

Written by B.C. Begley