Biden proposes tighter regulations for immigrants at the US-Mexico border.
As reported by news outlets, a signing event is set to occur at the White House with mayors from border towns in attendance. White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre initially hesitated to confirm the specifics, stating only that the administration was persistently seeking ways to enhance the immigration system.
Jean-Pierre also condemned the Republicans in Congress for not collaborating with Biden and halting the $45.6 billion for border security he advocated for, along with aid for Ukraine and Israel, for their political gain. She asserted that the Republicans had "decided to prioritize party politics."
Within the recent month, an attempt to pass a more stringent immigration law in the US Congress collapsed. It was the second time this year that the legislation faced obstruction from the Senate, despite being jointly developed by Democrats and Republicans.
Biden and the Democratic Party accuse Trump and the Republicans of obstructing the stricter immigration legislation's progress because they intend to use the issue to their advantage politically. Trump, as in previous election campaigns, employs harsh rhetoric against immigrants, labeling them as a security risk to the United States.
According to reports, Biden's suggested restrictions would commence when the daily total of illegal border crossings hits 2,500 and would only terminate when the figure drops to 1,500.
The proposed tighter regulations would rank among the most severe measures ever undertaken by a Democratic Party politician in the US. They would be modeled on the law that the Trump administration utilized to hinder immigration from specific Muslim countries. The proposals could generate conflict within the Democratic Party and may likely face legal challenges.
During Biden's presidency, the number of migrants who crossed the border with Mexico illegally reached an unprecedented level. Over 2.4 million migrants crossed the southern US border last year. Most of them hailed from Central America and Venezuela, seeking refuge from violence, impoverishment, and disasters aggravated by climate change.
The number of border crossings experienced its peak at 10,000 per day in December, surpassing previous records but has since diminished considerably. Nevertheless, migration remains one of the most significant challenges for Biden, as revealed by opinion polls.
Conversely, Trump accused Biden of pursuing an open-border policy to please Democrats. The Biden administration previously endeavored to curb border crossings by means of closer collaboration with Mexico and other nations - via law enforcement or economic policy.
On Sunday, for the first time in Mexican history, a woman, former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, secured election as the country's head of state. Biden sent his congratulations and expressed hope for a "strong and cooperative partnership."
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- Joe Biden's proposal includes tightening regulations for immigrants at the US-Mexico border, a move that has been met with various reactions from the US media.
- Despite the difficulties in passing stricter immigration laws in the US Congress, President Biden continues to advocate for tighter rules, especially regarding border security, aid for Ukraine, and Israel.
- Biden's suggested restrictions would primarily affect migrants from Mexico, Central America, and Venezuela, seeking refuge in the USA, prompting concerns among human rights groups and Democrats.
- During the election campaign, Republican candidates have criticized Biden's border policies, accusing him of promoting an open-border policy to appease Democratic voters.
- Amidst tightening regulations, Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and Biden have pledged to foster a "strong and cooperative partnership," potentially impacting migration policy.
- Biden's proposed rules, if implemented, would likely face legal challenges, as they mirror the controversial immigration policies enacted by former President Trump, causing division within the Democratic Party.
- With Mexico heading towards a new administration under Sheinbaum, US-Mexico relations remain a significant concern for Biden in the US election campaign, as he seeks to prioritize border security and addressing immigration issues.
- In the USA, opposition leaders like Trump have capitalized on immigration issues in their election campaigns, fueling rhetoric about immigration being a security risk and a political advantage.
