Louisiana Politicians Weigh In On Biden's Border Initiative

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President Joe Biden's new border proclamation is getting mixed reviews from Louisiana elected officials.

Biden issued an order on Tuesday for border agents to turn away asylum seekers after the first 2,500 a day.

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The new order will temporarily suspend the processing of asylum claims.

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Republican Senators John Kennedy says Biden took the action because of his low approval ratings in an election year and Bill Cassidy says it's too little, too late.

Democratic Congressman Troy Carter says it's better late than never.

Republican Governor Jeff Landry is sending Louisiana National Guard troops to help secure the Texas-Mexico border.