Conservative groups and ex-border officials urge rejection of 'unacceptable' border compromise

Conservative groups and former border officials are urging Republican lawmakers to reject a potential compromise on border funding that falls short of the House signature legislation passed this year. Negotiations are ongoing between Republicans, Democrats, and the Biden administration over a $106 billion supplemental spending agreement for the border, Israel, and Ukraine. Republicans have demanded policy changes, including asylum limits, to restrict the entry of migrants into the U.S. Conservatives argue that the compromise proposal does not adequately address the ongoing border crisis and that the inclusion of the entirety of H.R. 2 is necessary to secure the border. It remains uncertain if a deal will be reached before lawmakers leave for the holiday break.