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To the editor:
There are heartbreaking stories regarding innocent immigrants being deported after living in the U.S. for 20 years or more. But let's not forget that these immigrants would not have been picked up by ICE’s radar, if it were not for the immigration policies of the Biden administration. The blame for the illegal immigrant crisis lies with the Biden administration.
This fact presents a clear opportunity for the Trump administration to implement a humanitarian solution to the immigration crisis that meets the nation’s needs. While there is room for leniency for some undocumented immigrants, it is not feasible to apply it universally.
History has demonstrated that before a flawed political system can be reformed, it must deteriorate to the point of complete reorganization. Democrat members of Congress have repeatedly used words suggesting strong resistance against policies they find objectionable. Amid the escalating tensions surrounding illegal immigration, the Trump administration has an opportunity to devise a humanitarian and practical solution to the ongoing immigration crisis in America, adopting this mindset: Problem talk breeds problems; solution talk breeds solutions. If not, the consequences could be dire.
Robert Sica
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reenjoe
I highly doubt that Trump intended to or cares to implement a humanitarian solution to immigration. Trump's successful presidential campaign hinged largely upon his promise to deport all undocumented immigrants, without exception. In his first post-election interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Kristen Welker asked, “Is it your plan to deport everyone who is here illegally over the next four years?” The president-elect’s answer was, “Well, I think you have to do it.”
He has repeatedly said, unequivocally, that entering the country without documents is a sufficiently illegal act to warrant deportation. Most MAGA Republicans share that view. Trump has halted DACA applications and removed temporary protected status for over 500,000 legal immigrants. Where's the humanity in that?
Trump's recent about-face on deporting farm and hospitality workers wasn't done out of kindness; it was in response to outrage from Trump supporters in those industries, period.
For the record, Democrats have offered two comprehensive plans to tackle illegal border crossings. Obama supported the bi-partisan work of the Gang of Eight in 2013 and Biden urged passage of immigration reforms written in large part by James Lankford in 2024. Trump torpedoed the 2024 bill and Tea Party members within the GOP killed the 2013 bill.
All Trump needs to do is dust-off the 2013 bill and push for its passage. I wouldn't hold my breath.
Tuesday, June 17 Report this
0000
Trump's immigration stance, promising mass deportation, contradicts his recent actions regarding farm and hospitality workers ( that's positive ) .
Democrats' have introduced comprehensive immigration reform proposals, which have been obstructed by Republicans ( true ). However, the Democrat's immigration proposals were not entirely inclusive; they were, at best, partisan politics.
Instead of praising Democrats and denouncing Republicans, it is imperative to condemn both parties for their role in exacerbating the immigration crisis. President Biden’s immigration policies have exploited vulnerable immigrants for political gain, leaving innocent immigrants trapped in a precarious situation with no viable escape route. Driven by political corruption and drug cartels, Mexico has refused to repatriate its immigrants due to the potential impact on its upcoming elections. The 2024 general and local elections in Mexico resulted in the tragic assassination of 37 candidates, no wonder people are fleeing Mexico in droves. The Mexican government, President Biden, and President Trump share equal responsibility for the current immigration crisis.
( As is often the case, the innocent suffer due to the greed and corruption of the guilty.)
Source;
Reuters
Title: Mexican candidate assassinations hit grim record ahead of Sunday's elections.
Topic sentence: Mexico's, 2024, election is now the bloodiest in Mexico's modern day history, taking the number of assassinated candidates to 37 ahead of Sunday's vote.
Wednesday, June 18 Report this
krell1349
The Trump administration can never be described as "humanitarian". They are heartless. They have no feelings. They have no empathy. A carve out not to do deportations for specific industries is for his base that has been complaining. What other carve outs will there be?
Wednesday, June 18 Report this
reenjoe
While I completely agree that the Trump Administration has a clear opportunity to implement a humanitarian solution to our broken immigration system, who believes he will actually seize upon this opportunity? I certainly don't.
In Trump's announcement that he will lay off farm and hospitality raids, he promised to focus raids on Sanctuary Cities. Why? That isn't a trick question; Trump wants maximum chaos and wants to keep immigration an 'us against them issue".
Since Trump took office, I have asked why he isn't concentrating efforts in Texas and Florida. The two states rank 2nd and 3rd in undocumented populations, both states gave Trump a true mandate to carry out mass deportations and both have willing state and local law enforcement partners. To me the answer to "why not?" is simple. Trump knows the economies of both states (and the entire country) depends upon the undocumented labor force.
Labelling the 2013 and 2024 comprehensive immigration reform efforts as "partisan politics" is completely false. The 2013 bill was co-written by 4 Democratic and 4 Republican Senators. GOP Senator James Langford was hand selected by the GOP to craft the 2024 bill. Langford got nearly everything he asked for included in the bill. However, when Trump called the bill "a horrible open borders betrayal of America" it became "dead on arrival" as per Speaker Johnson. Langford referred to his experience crafting the 2024 bill this way - “I feel like the guy standing in the middle of a field in a thunderstorm holding up a metal stick”.
Republicans have more than earned being "denounced" for their atrocious record on immigration.
Wednesday, June 18 Report this
0000
My post is not only factual but also serves as a reality check on the current immigration crisis in America, free from partisanship and false narratives.
Wednesday, June 18 Report this
reenjoe
J. Donne, how is your comment "However, the Democrat's immigration proposals were not entirely inclusive; they were, at best, partisan politics." a factual statement? Both the 2013 and 2024 immigration reforms were co-written by Republicans.
Specifically, which provisions were "not entirely inclusive" and "partisan politics"?
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reenjoe
You question the factual basis of my statement about immigration proposals, specifically, which provisions in the immigration bill were not "entirely inclusive" and partisan politics.
The answer to your question is contained in this fact: The Emergency Appropriations Bill failed primarily because it was rejected by the House of Representatives, where many Republicans and “nearly all Democrats opposed it.”
The bill’s provisions, including a mandate for proof of citizenship for voter registration, were contentious and contributed to the lack of bipartisan support needed for its passage.
Sources:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/temporary-government-funding-bill-fails-in-house-vote-next-steps-to-avoid-shutdown-unclear
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