After the Congressional gridlock that seemed never-ending, a bipartisan border deal has been established by the Senate, which addresses Republican demands for newer restrictions on illegal border crossings, provoking resistant pushback from Donald Trump allies and GOP leaders in the House. This deal comes in light of immigration becoming a significant political issue amid the increased number of undocumented migrants crossing the US-Mexico border, setting new records each month under President Joe Biden. Read More
In December alone, border authorities encountered over 302,000 migrants along the southwest border, with only 41,000 encounters reported in the same timeframe in 2019, before the global disruptions caused by the pandemic.
- The bill aims to close the border to most migrants, thereby accelerating deportations.
- Legal immigration will see an increase, accompanying the measure to crackdown on illegal immigration.
In political terms, immigration is swiftly advancing forward to hold a central position in voter concerns. The bipartisan Senate border deal announced recently aims to resolve such concerns, if passed and executed.