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politicsimmigration2 years ago

"Sen. Lindsey Graham Declares 'America is Full,' Urges Biden to Halt Migrant Influx on 'Face the Nation'"

Senator Lindsey Graham has declared "America is full" in response to the ongoing migrant surge at the U.S. southern border, urging President Biden to take action to stem the flow. Graham suggests that the U.S. should deport individuals awaiting asylum hearings and has linked further Ukraine aid to immigration system reforms. He supports the reinstatement of Title 42 for immediate deportations and hints at mass deportations under a potential future Trump presidency. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest, detain, and deport migrants, a move that has been challenged by the Biden administration.

politicsimmigration2 years ago

"Sen. Lindsey Graham's Firm Views on Immigration and Ukraine Policy"

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham declared the country "full" and advocated for the deportation of 1.7 million migrants to deter further immigration. He urged President Biden to reinstate Title 42, a WWII-era policy used to expel migrants during the Covid pandemic. Graham emphasized the need to address immigration before providing international aid and predicted mass deportations if Trump were reelected. Meanwhile, Democratic mayors from Chicago and Denver criticized Texas Governor Abbott for sending migrants to their cities without proper coordination, calling for a structured and humanitarian approach to the immigration crisis.

politics2 years ago

Sen. Lindsey Graham Discusses Immigration, Ukraine Aid, and Trump on "Face the Nation"

On "Face the Nation," Sen. Lindsey Graham discussed the need for immigration policy changes, emphasizing the use of Title 42 authority to address the border crisis by expelling migrants without asylum hearings, claiming America is "full." He insisted on policy changes to address "pull factors" and the necessity of deporting individuals to deter new arrivals. Graham also linked Ukraine aid to border security, stating he cannot justify aid to Ukraine and Israel without addressing the border chaos. Additionally, he commented on the potential legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump, acknowledging that while no one is above the law, a president has certain immunities while in office.