Faced with the migratory challenge, particularly at the southern border, the U.S. government's stance and strategies considered to deal with the issue began to change. Following the filibuster of border legislation by Republicans in Congress, the current administration is weighing the possibility of implementing further executive action.

According to the AssociatedPress, Joe Biden is exploiting provisions of federal immigration law often used by former President Donald Trump, which could provoke backlash from progressives and immigration rights advocates. Specifically, mention is made of considering the use of Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, which allows the president to deny immigration to anyone deemed "prejudicial to the interests of the United States."

There is a comparison with the approach of Trump, who also resorted to this same provision by banning entry to individuals from Muslim-majority nations. However, Biden took steps to reverse this ban on the very first day of his term. The story suggests that a Biden executive order could restrict migrants' ability to claim asylum in the U.S. if they cross the border illegally, a goal similar to that of the bipartisan border bill that has been blocked by Republicans in Congress.

On the subject, USA Today points out that the rhetoric of Biden is evident, who has criticized Republicans for inaction on the immigration issue, aiming to turn immigration into a victory for his reelection campaign. However, it points out that even aggressive executive actions cannot replace the substantial policy reforms that Congress can provide.

Last December, the U.S. Border Patrol had more than 250,000 encounters with migrants crossing from Mexico into the U.S., which revealed a complex and dynamic landscape at the U.S.-Mexico border with significant political and social implications. However, there was a turnaround with the 50% drop in the number of people crossing the border illegally in January, as reported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The immigration issue emerges as a divisive issue in Congress and is becoming a central concern for voters in the 2024 presidential election. This is evidenced by a recent Pew Research Center survey, which indicates that 8 in 10 adults in the U.S. consider the government to be handling the large number of migrants seeking to enter the country through the border with Mexico very or somewhat poorly. In addition, many see the situation as a crisis or a serious problem for the U.S.

While a large majority of Republicans see U.S. immigration policies as an important factor that makes it easier to stay in the country upon arrival, a much smaller proportion of Democrats share this view. In addition, Democrats tend to cite violence in their home countries as a more significant reason for migration to the U.S. than Republicans, according to USA Today.

Recent statistics related to the number of arrivals at the border, according to the publication, highlight an increase in interactions with migrants, while also pointing to a reduction in the number of people crossing the border illegally in January. Partisan divisions in perceived causes of migration are also discussed, with a large discrepancy between Democrats and Republicans.

In short, the text provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. government's considerations and actions regarding the immigration issue at the southern border, as well as partisan perspectives and public opinion on the issue.