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politics1 year ago

"President Biden and Donald Trump to Visit US-Mexico Border Amid Migrant Crisis"

President Biden plans to visit the southern border in Texas on the same day as former President Donald Trump, aiming to call out Republicans for blocking border legislation and to address the record migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Biden's visit comes as he embraces tougher rhetoric on the border and blames congressional Republicans for inaction, seeking to turn the issue into a campaign win. With the border legislation stalled, Biden is considering executive action on the border, risking backlash from progressives and immigration advocates. Republicans are overwhelmingly viewed more favorably on the border, according to a recent poll.

via USA TODAY|
#border-legislation#donald-trump#immigration
politics1 year ago

"Republican Senator Receives Praise and Threats Over Border Deal Standoff"

Senator James Lankford delivers a passionate speech on the Senate floor, urging his colleagues to work together and solve problems, emphasizing that they were sent to the Senate to "get stuff done." Despite knowing the bill was likely to fail, Lankford emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation, drawing praise from Democrat Senator Chris Murphy for his impactful speech.

via Mediaite|
#bipartisan-bill#border-legislation#politics
politics1 year ago

"Biden's Border Dilemma: Navigating Immigration Policy Shifts"

Former President Trump is pressuring President Biden to shut down the southern border amid a surge in migrant crossings, but legal and practical challenges make this difficult. Biden argues he needs Congress to pass immigration legislation to address the issue. Republicans have suggested reinstating more restrictive immigration policies, but these face legal challenges and resistance from Mexico. Negotiations in the Senate aim to raise the asylum threshold and impose stricter border measures. Immigration policy has been a vexing issue for the Biden administration, with a surge in unauthorized crossings and ongoing debates over border policies.

via Forbes|
#asylum#biden#border-legislation
immigration2 years ago

Controversial Texas Border Legislation Sparks White House Criticism and Accusations of Racism

The White House criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott's new border legislation, calling it "extreme" and accusing it of dehumanizing migrants. The law allows police to arrest migrants who enter the state illegally and gives them the choice to leave the US or face prosecution. The White House Press Secretary stated that the law does not make communities safer and aligns with Republican efforts to demonize and dehumanize immigrants. Abbott has been critical of the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis and has directed migrants to be bussed to cities across America. The law is expected to face legal challenges as immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility.

via Fox News|
#border-legislation#greg-abbott#immigration