At the border.

We've seen the new physical deterrents- - like "wiring" - - recently installed at the border.... but as channel 5 's valerie gonzalez reports -- this is different.

Right now, immigrants on u.s. soil can make asylum claims, regardless, of how they entered the country.

But today's proclamation aims to change that, at least, temporarily.

The president signed a proclamation earlier today.

It aims to funnel asylum seekers to ports of entry.

We reported on a new regulation from the doj and dhs, yesterday that paved the way for the president's action today.

Here are some of the main points of the proclamation: asylum seekers can only enter at the ports of entry.

"this suspension and limitation of asylum seekers entering the united states will last for a period of 90-days.

The possibility exists for extensions.

"it only applies to those entering the states after today - meaning it doesnt apply to others who have entered prior to this day.

" the new proclamation affects central americans not any immigrant or lawful permanent resident.

"the u-s will work with mexico to take steps to deter, dissuade, and return immigrants before they reach the texas border.

The proclamation also stated it would commit additional resources to support the processing of the anticipated influx at ports of entry.

Hours after the proclamation was issued, the expected lawsuit against it was filed.

Immigration advocates sustain the immigration and nationality act does permit immigrants on u-s soil to make asylum claims in spite of how they entered the