Biden Ponders Tighter Regulations for Immigrants Crossing Border with Mexico, Sources Say
Stricter regulations would fall under some of the harshest policies ever initiated by a Democrat. The plan resembles the law used by former President Donald Trump to limit immigration from specific Muslim nations.
Illegal immigration has long been a prominent issue in US presidential elections. During Biden's term, the number of illegal immigrants entering the country from Mexico has exceeded previous records - former President Trump and the Republican party hold Biden responsible for this growing number.
In the past month, a proposal to pass significantly stricter immigration legislation in the US Congress failed. This was the second time this year such a plan was disapproved by the Senate - despite being co-drafted by Democrats and Republicans.
Biden and the Democrats retaliate, blaming Trump and the Republicans for blocking the enhanced immigration legislation, claiming they seek to exploit the situation for political gain. Trump, who uses harsh language during his campaign, portrays immigrants as a potential security risk for the entire nation.
Formerly, over 2.4 million migrants crossed the southern US border. The majority hailed from Central America and Venezuela, escaping violence, impoverishment, and disasters, which have been intensified by climate change.
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- Under President Biden, there are considerations for implementing tighter regulations for migrants crossing the border with Mexico, according to reports.
- The proposed regulations could mark some of the toughest immigration policies ever put forward by a Democratic president, mirroring Trump's measures to restrict immigration from certain Muslim countries.
- The issue of illegal immigration has been a prominent topic in US presidential elections, and during Biden's tenure, the number of migrants entering the US from Mexico surpassed previous records, drawing criticism from Trump and the Republicans.
- The failed proposal to pass stricter immigration legislation in the US Congress this past month marks the second time such a plan was rejected by the Senate this year, despite bipartisan support.
- The Republicans and former President Trump accuse Biden of contributing to the growing number of illegal immigrants, while Biden and the Democrats counter that the Republicans are politicizing the issue and blocking enhanced immigration legislation.
- Amidst these debates, reports of migrants, mainly from Central America and Venezuela, continue to cross the southern US border, seeking refuge from violence, poverty, and disasters exacerbated by climate change.
