Results for: Immigration Reform

A bipartisan group of 43 lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to take urgent action to protect over 250,000 Documented Dreamers, many of whom are Indians. These foreign nationals entered the US as dependents under their parents’ temporary visas but are forced to self-deport after aging out of legal status. The lawmakers cited the extensive backlogs in families’ adjustment of status applications as a major reason for the impending deportations. They have introduced the America’s CHILDREN Act to protect these young people who attend American schools and graduate from American institutions. The lawmakers made three recommendations: clarifying the use of deferred action, expanding eligibility for Employment Authorisation, and creating a process for long-term visa holders who age out to seek parole in urgent humanitarian cases.

Radical progressive Democrats are openly embracing a plan to use open borders and the influx of illegal aliens to fundamentally transform America and cement their one-party rule. Despite decrying foreign interference in the past, Democrats are now engineering their own foreign influence scheme by opposing bills to exclude non-U.S. citizens from the Census count and allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections. The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) has made it nearly impossible for states to verify citizenship status, leading to tens of thousands of non-citizens on voter rolls. Congressman Chip Roy’s Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act aims to close these loopholes by requiring proof of citizenship and giving states access to databases to remove non-citizens. Democrats’ opposition to this measure and their support for illegal immigration reveal their intentions to manipulate elections and undermine the integrity of American democracy.

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.

Democrats in the Senate are attempting to revive a border bill, despite previous opposition from Republicans. The bill, negotiated by a bipartisan group of senators, would aim to address the issue of border security and illegal immigration. However, Republican leaders have announced their intention to block the bill, labeling it as ineffective and counterproductive.

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on a revised bipartisan border security bill this week, despite previous efforts being derailed due to Republican opposition. The bill, which aims to enhance border security and address the influx of migrants at the southern border, has garnered support from organizations such as the National Border Patrol Council and members of both parties.

Democratic Senator Jon Tester of Montana has reversed his previous opposition to the Laken Riley Act, a bill named after a college student who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. Tester’s change of heart comes as he faces a tough re-election battle and amid increasing pressure to strengthen border security. Despite previously helping to block the measure, Tester now claims that his support stems from the concerns of Montana law enforcement officials.

Representative Mike Johnson discusses the challenges faced by Republicans in passing immigration-related reforms with a Democratic Senate and President Biden. Despite holding a majority in the House, Republicans are hindered by their narrow margin, which makes it difficult to overcome resistance from even a single member within the party. Speaker Johnson acknowledges frustrations among Republican representatives who believe their agenda is not being adequately addressed, but he maintains that the party needs to work together to achieve its goals.

A comprehensive report released by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University reveals a staggering surge in deportations within the past six months. The data indicates that approximately half a million immigrants have been removed from the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Border Patrol agents. Harris County, Texas, stands out as one of the counties with the highest number of deportations nationwide.

United States Senator Alex Padilla joined Inside California Politics to discuss the Senate’s vote to reject an impeachment trial for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He expressed his disappointment with the outcome, stating that it was a waste of time and energy that should have been invested in solving border issues. Senator Padilla also emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform and shared his efforts to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument.

In an interview with Inside California Politics, Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) expressed his dissatisfaction with the Senate’s decision to reject an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He believes the time and energy should have been focused on addressing the border issues, and calls for comprehensive immigration reform to ensure a more effective and humane solution.