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Senate proposes bill limiting asylum at US southern border

French National Assembly in Paris as debate starts on immigration law

The Senate's recently proposed border deal and foreign aid package has garnered significant attention due to its potential to bring about significant changes in immigration law, which haven't been witnessed in decades. The bill, if passed, would introduce strict limits along the US southern border, which would effectively curtail the asylum process, a departure from the long-standing procedures that have been in place.

While the bill is set for a crucial vote in the Senate this week, there is a looming risk of it failing to pass, which could then lead to a clash with the House. Speaker Mike Johnson has already voiced his concerns, declaring the deal 'dead on arrival' in the House upon the release of its text. This indicates the challenging odds that the legislation faces in gaining approval.

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