The Biden's administration restriction on asylum seeking has led to a sharp decrease in, border arrests, with figures at their lowest since the president took office in 2021. Statistics released by Customs and Border Patrol showed that such apprehensions decreased by 29% in June, clocking in at 83,536, compared to 117,901 in May, and they have continued dropping in July.
One key factor of the government's executive action is the so-called "shout test". According to Homeland Security, current border processing implies that "noncitizens who cross the southern border and are processed for expedited removal while the limitation is in effect will only be referred for a credible fear screening with an Asylum Officer if they manifest or express a fear of return to their country or country of removal, a fear of persecution or torture, or an intention to apply for asylum."
