Editorial: The New York Times

• President Biden is ready to sign a border deal, making it tougher for migrants to enter the United States.
• A surge of asylum seekers has overwhelmed the government's ability to handle their cases.
• The needs of the migrants are straining resources in numerous cities and states.
• Democrats' delays in response draw criticism, while Republicans push for action.
• Republican front-runner, Donald Trump, is blocking legislation in the Senate to keep immigration as a campaign issue.
• House Republicans are attempting a futile effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary.
• The partisanship in certain states is a distraction and impedes the work of federal immigration officers.
• The number of migrants entering through the southern border is higher than ever, driven by problems in their home countries, opportunities in the U.S., and the relative ease of the asylum process.
• The deal in the Senate would raise the bar for asylum claims and provide funding for quicker decisions, while also setting limits on the number of migrants who can claim asylum in a day.

Conclusion: Although late, Biden is right to urge for Congress's deal on immigration. The United States needs to invest in resources and provide the necessary powers to regain control of immigration, giving faster and fairer responses to asylum applications.

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