Despite border crisis driven by @POTUS promise of mass amnesty, House Democrats approved 2 bills yesterday that would grant amnesty to over 5 million illegal aliens. Adding millions mostly low-skilled, foreign workers while millions of Americans remain jobless during pandemic.
American Dream & Promise Act passed 228-197 w/9 Repubs joining Dems in support. Would grant amnesty to over 3 million illegal aliens who claim to have entered U.S before age 19 or received TPS or DED. Would soon be eligible for green cards & could sponsor adult family members.
House Repubs who voted to reward illegal immigration during #BorderCrisis & increase chain migration:
Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed 247-174 w/30 Repubs joining all but 1 Democrat in support. Would grant amnesty to over 1 million illegal aliens while expanding existing agricultural guest worker program to include jobs in dairy, meat processing, fish canneries, and more.
Lone House Democrat to support American workers during job crisis was:
DHS conference committee discussing ways to weaken interior enforcement in exchange for border funding.
Democrats are pushing for more money for "Alternatives to Detention", which includes the use of community support programs and ankle bracelets.
ICE told Congress that "Alternatives to Detention" cost U.S. taxpayers $75,000 per removal compared to only $1,600 for aliens kept in detention. Also said that aliens put into "Alternatives to Detention" are more likely to abscond.
Reports that Congressional negotiators could block former Attorney General Jeff Sessions' ruling to strengthen 'credible fear' standard. Sessions' ruling reversed Obama-era practice that weakened 'credible fear' and led to huge surge of family units and unaccompanied minors.