LOS ANGELES — Although unauthorized crossings at the southern border have decreased this year, the country has seen record numbers during the last four years.

Under current law, a migrant who arrives at the southern border undergoes an initial screening for a “credible fear” and may continue with the process even if they have a criminal background.

A judge later decides whether they’re eligible for asylum. 

A new Biden administration rule that changes the initial process to speed up the backlog in asylum cases is raising some concerns.

It’s a similar proposal by former President Donald Trump that a federal judge halted. 

A rule that advocates expect will also be challenged.