Trump’s Detailed Immigration Plan Sent to Congress

Posted by Tina

President Trump sent leaders in both houses of Congress a letter containing a detailed outline of his administration’s “principles for reforming our Nation’s immigration system.” (See below) Looks like the President is prepared to negotiate a deal even if our representatives in Congress fail once again to come to the table and do their jobs.

The notification prompted an immediate negative response in the media, see here, with headlines like these: White House Makes Hard-Line Demands for Any ‘Dreamers’ Deal – New York Times…Trump lists immigration demands that could derail ‘Dreamers’ deal – Politico…In ‘Dreamer’ deal, White House demands policies that Democrats explicitly oppose – Associated Press.

The Trump administration has come up with very good ideas that would better serve America as well as those who wish to immigrate. The outline below leaves out specific details of the plan which can be viewed, along with the letter, by following the Conservative Treehouse link:

1. “Border Security”

A. *”Border Wall. “*Our porous southern border presents a clear threat to our national security and public safety, and is exploited by drug traffickers and criminal cartels. The Administration therefore proposes completing construction of a wall along the southern border of the United States.

B. “Unaccompanied Alien Children. “*Loopholes in current law prevent Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) that arrive in the country illegally from being removed. Rather than being deported, they are instead sheltered by the Department of Health and Human Services at taxpayer expense, and subsequently released to the custody of a parent or family member who often lack lawful status in the United States themselves. These loopholes in current law create a dramatic pull factor for additional illegal immigration and in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the apprehensions of UACs at our southern border. Therefore, the Administration proposes amending current law to ensure the expeditious return of UACs and family units.

C. “Asylum Reform.” The massive asylum backlog has allowed illegal immigrants to enter and stay in the United States by exploiting asylum loopholes. There are more than 270,000 pending cases in the asylum backlog before USCIS, and approximately 250,000 asylum cases before EOIR. Therefore, the Administration proposes correcting the systemic deficiencies that created that backlog.

D. “Ensure Swift Border Returns.” Immigration judges and supporting personnel face an enormous case backlog, which cripples our ability to remove illegal immigrants in a timely manner. The Administration therefore proposes providing additional resources to reduce the immigration court backlog and ensure swift return of illegal border crossers.

E. “Inadmissible Aliens.” The current statutory grounds for inadmissibility are too narrow, and allow for the admission of individuals who threaten our public safety. Therefore, the Administration proposes expanding the criteria that render aliens inadmissible and ensure that such aliens are maintained in continuous custody until removal.

F. “Discourage Illegal Re-entry.” Many Americans are victims of crime committed by individuals who have repeatedly entered the United States illegally, which also undermines the integrity of the entire immigration system. Therefore, the Administration proposes increasing penalties for repeat illegal border crossers and those with prior deportations.

G. “Facilitate the Removal of Illegal Aliens from Partner Nations”. Current barriers prevent the Federal Government from providing assistance to partner nations for the purpose of removing aliens from third countries whose ultimate intent is entering the United States. Therefore, the Administration proposes authorizing DHS to provide foreign assistance to partner nations to support migration management efforts conducted by those nations. This will allow DHS to improve the ability of Central and South American countries to curb northbound migration flows and to interrupt ongoing human smuggling, which will also substantially reduce pressures on U.S. taxpayers.

H. “Expedited Removal.” “Limited categories of aliens are currently subject to expedited removal, which erodes border integrity and control by impeding the ability of the Federal Government to efficiently and quickly remove inadmissible and deportable aliens from the United States. The Administration seeks to expand the grounds of removability and the categories of aliens subject to expedited removal and by ensuring that only aliens with meritorious valid claims of persecution can circumvent expedited removal.

2. “Interior Enforcement”

A. “Sanctuary Cities.” Hundreds of sanctuary jurisdictions release dangerous criminals and empower violent cartels like MS-13 by refusing to turn over incarcerated criminal aliens to Federal authorities. *””*Therefore, the Administration proposes blocking sanctuary cities from receiving certain grants or cooperative agreements administered or awarded by the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security.

B. “Immigration Authority for States and Localities.” The prior Administration suppressed cooperative partnerships between the Federal Government and State or local governments that wanted to help with immigration enforcement, undermining the security of our communities. Therefore, the Administration proposes enhancing State and local cooperation with Federal immigration law enforcement in order to ensure national security and public safety.

D. “Necessary Resources.” The relatively small number of ICE officers is grossly inadequate to serve a nation of 320 million people with tens of millions of tourists and visitors crossing U.S. ports of entry every year. Therefore, the Administration proposes providing more resources that are vitally needed to enforce visa laws, restore immigration enforcement, and dismantle criminal gangs, networks and cartels.

E. “Detention Authority.” Various laws and judicial rulings have eroded ICEs ability to detain illegal immigrants (including criminal aliens), such that criminal aliens are released from ICE custody into our communities. Therefore, the Administration proposes terminating outdated catch-and-release laws that make it difficult to remove illegal immigrants.

F. “Legal Workforce.” Immigrants who come here illegally and enter the workforce undermine job opportunities and reduce wages for American workers, as does the abuse of visa programs. Therefore, the Administration [proposes] increasing employment verification and other protections for U.S. workers.

G. “Deportable Aliens.” The categories of aliens that currently qualify for deportation are insufficiently broad to remove aliens who pose a threat to the security of the American public. Therefore, the Administration proposes expanding and clarifying the type of aliens who present a danger to Americans and should therefore be removable on an expedited basis.

H. “Gang Members.” Today, known gang members are still able to win immigration benefits despite the dangers they pose to American society. As such, the Administration proposes implementing measures that would deny gang members and those associated with criminal gangs from receiving immigration benefits.

I. “Visa Security Improvements.” Without sufficient resources, the State Department is hindered from adequately vetting visa applicants. As such, the Administration proposes enhancing State Department visa and traveler security resources and authorities.

3. “Merit-Based Immigration System”

A. “Merit-Based Immigration.” The current immigration system prioritizes extended family-based chain migration over skills-based immigration and does not serve the national interest. Decades of low-skilled immigration has suppressed wages, fueled unemployment and strained federal resources. Therefore, the Administration proposes establishing a merit-based immigration system that protects U.S. workers and taxpayers, and ending chain migration, to promote financial success and assimilation for newcomers.

It’s long past time for America to responsibly manage immigration and competently protect our borders. These are smart proposals. Trump is willing to give Democrats their “Dreamers” as part of the deal.

What do you think…good ideas?

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6 Responses to Trump’s Detailed Immigration Plan Sent to Congress

  1. J. Soden says:

    More than what Clowngress has done in decades! Already some in Clowngress are complaining that “It’s Clowngress’ job to write laws, not the President.”
    Those same morons were complaining not too long ago for a LACK of a plan from the President.
    Gonna be interesting to watch. Will the Demwits stonewall everything? Will the GOP fail to get it’s act together AGAIN? Will the media continue to bash TheDonald? Probably Yes to all of the above, thereby increasing the chances of removal of any Incumbent in 2018.
    The voters have had enough BS from Clowngress to cover all the farms in the Midwest. TheDonald seems to be the only one in DC who wants what is good for the country – and the voters are watching!

  2. Peggy says:

    Other news of interest.

    Obama library won’t have any documents available to the documents. Everything will be available online only. No one will know if it was all made available or how long it will take to complete the transfer from paper to digital.

    All documents and gifts will be moved back to a secure, closed to the public facility in DC.

    Interesting!

    Obama’s Presidential Library Won’t Actually Have Library Materials:

    “Unlike traditional presidential libraries, the Obama Presidential Center will not actually have library materials. That is—it will not house former President Obama’s manuscripts, documents, letters, and gifts from his tenure in office—items presidential centers around the country all have.

    Instead, it will include space for outdoor functions and picnics, a basketball court, recording studio, sledding hill, children’s play garden, and more. ”
    https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2017/10/09/obamas-presidential-library-wont-actually-have-library-materials-n2392746

    • Tina says:

      A community center!

      Since the folks in Chicago have expressed displeasure about the project (raise property values and drive poorer folks out) maybe this is an appeasement idea. Or given the crime, maybe they’re afraid of theft.

  3. Peggy says:

    Oops. this should read.
    Obama library won’t have any documents available to the public.

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