In 2017, then-Senator Kamala Harris criticized those who celebrated Christmas while undocumented immigrants faced uncertainty over their future in the U.S. This incident resurfaced amidst ongoing debates surrounding immigration policy and Vice President Harris’s role in addressing the border crisis.
Over 80 Democratic lawmakers have appealed to President Biden to expedite pathways to legal status for undocumented immigrants, expressing concern that a potential Trump administration could deport millions. They argue that streamlining processes for DACA recipients, spouses of Americans, and others would provide stability for families and contribute to the economy. However, the White House is yet to respond to the request.
Under a new rule announced by the Biden administration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and other undocumented immigrants will be able to obtain health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The rule is expected to benefit over 100,000 uninsured undocumented immigrants and will take effect on November 1. President Biden has called for a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants, but such efforts have faced opposition from Republicans.
