The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that it is shielding an additional 300,000 Haitian nationals from deportation and offering them work permits, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti. This move comes as the Biden administration faces increasing pressure over the border crisis and Republicans continue to criticize its handling of the situation.
The House of Representatives voted to block Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ salary, an amendment introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs. This move comes amidst ongoing Republican criticism of Mayorkas and the ongoing border crisis. The amendment passed with just one Republican dissenting, while another amendment to reduce Mayorkas’ salary to zero failed. The DHS appropriations bill also includes funding for border wall completion and restrictions on abortion and transgender care for non-citizens in ICE custody.
Senator Ted Cruz has called for the death penalty for two illegal immigrants charged with the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston. Cruz blamed President Biden’s border policies for the tragedy, and urged the administration to reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy.
Rep. Kat Cammack argues that President Biden’s anticipated executive order on immigration will exacerbate the border crisis by granting privileges to undocumented immigrants while ignoring the urgent need to secure the border. She calls for a focus on closing the border, deporting criminals and extremists, and addressing the issue of regularization through a legal process that prioritizes American citizens.
The Biden administration’s open border policies are exacerbating the crisis at the southern border, while neglecting the needs of American veterans. While illegal aliens receive greater attention and resources, veterans are left behind, facing delays in healthcare and homelessness. The VA has been diverting funds meant for veterans to support illegal aliens, despite the fact that nearly half a million veterans and their families await treatment.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas has emerged victorious in a runoff election against far-right challenger Brandon Herrera, securing a third term representing a majority Hispanic district in southwest Texas. The district holds the largest stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border and includes Uvalde, the site of a tragic elementary school shooting in 2022.
Scott Baugh, a former top Republican in California, is sounding the alarm about the influx of suspected illegal immigrants into an upscale beach town nearly 100 miles from the southern border. He blames President Biden’s policies for creating a magnet for illegal immigration, leading to an increase in crime and a strain on local resources. Baugh vows to prioritize border security and tackle America’s rising debt if elected to Congress.
President Biden and former President Trump are scheduled to visit the Texas border on Thursday, amid ongoing debate over the border crisis. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has defended Biden’s approach, arguing that solving the issue requires bipartisan legislation and that Republicans are blocking progress. Jean-Pierre has faced criticism for not taking unilateral action, given the President’s authority to do so. Despite taking executive actions in the past, the Biden administration maintains the need for a legislative approach to address the broken immigration system.
The Biden administration’s immigration policies have resulted in millions of unvaccinated migrants entering the United States, leading to a resurgence of preventable infectious diseases. These diseases are not only infecting migrants themselves but also spreading to the broader population, including school children and healthcare workers. The article argues that it is crucial to vaccinate all illegal immigrants to protect public health, save lives, and reduce healthcare costs.
GOP candidate Dave McCormick criticizes President Biden’s handling of the border crisis, calling it a “leadership failure.” McCormick, who has made border security a key issue in his campaign, claims that Senate Democrats are more interested in politics than solving the crisis. Democratic incumbent Bob Casey has also expressed concern over the border situation but has been criticized by Republicans for his voting record on immigration issues.
