And they rejected my recent request for an additional $3.5 billion to secure the border and funds for 2,000 new asylum personnel, another - asylum officers and personnel - and 100 new immigration judges so people don’t have to wait years to get their claims adjudicated, which they have a right to make a claim legally.Īnd the failure to pass and fund this comprehensive plan has increased the challenges that we’re seeing at our southwest border. On my first day in office, some of you may recall, who cover this area - and they cover it well - I sent Congress a comprehensive piece of legislation that would completely overhaul what has been a broken immigration system for a long time: cracking down on illegal immigration strengthening legal immigration and protecting DREAMers, those with temporary protected status, and farmworkers, who all are part of the fabric of our nation.īut congressional Republicans have refused to consider my comprehensive plan. Now, these actions alone that I’m going to announce today aren’t going to fix our entire immigration system, but they can help us a good deal in better managing what is a difficult challenge. Today, I’d like to - the Vice President and I would like to talk you about how my administration is dealing with our situation in the southwest border. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy. Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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