Help these asylum seekers and deprioritize the others

President Trump should give priority to those who follow asylum application rules and penalize those who illegally cross onto U.S. soil. That course of action would help those who most need it while also securing the border and providing for the concerns of Trump’s political base.

There is an opportunity here. As Reuters reported on Sunday, Trump’s border policy has led to an increasing number of asylum applicants gathering at proper entry points along the U.S.-Mexican border to appeal for asylum. This is a very positive development that will save lives. It also gives Trump the ability to reward those who are following the law by prioritizing their cases.