Regardless of who wins the White House in November, the 2024 presidential election is likely to mark the end of the asylum system as Americans have known it. Both former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris promise sweeping restrictions on granting asylum, signaling the overhaul of longstanding commitments that have made the United States a global leader in aid to refugees. The shift could have broad implications for people who have long seen the United States as a beacon of hope for protection from violence or political repression.