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President Biden’s latest executive actions on immigration have sparked fierce criticism from Republican lawmakers, with Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) accusing the administration of
institutionalizing illegal immigration.
In a blistering statement issued on June 16th, McClintock lambasted the President’s decision to expand the use of parole to allow more migrants to legally enter the United States while their cases are being processed. The move, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) earlier this month, is part of a broader effort to overhaul the nation’s immigration system and address the ongoing crisis at the southern border.
By expanding the use of parole, the Biden administration is essentially granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants,
McClintock said.
This is a blatant circumvention of our laws, and it sets a dangerous precedent. [1]
The California Republican, who represents the state’s 4th congressional district, accused Biden of
pandering to the far-left wing of his party
and warned that the President’s actions would
only serve to encourage more illegal immigration and further strain our already overwhelmed border patrol and immigration courts.
McClintock’s comments echoed the sentiments of many GOP lawmakers, who have long criticized Biden’s immigration policies as being too lenient and ineffective in addressing the root causes of the crisis.
However, the Biden administration has defended its actions, arguing that the use of parole is a legal and necessary tool to address the backlog of asylum cases and reduce overcrowding in detention facilities.
The parole process we’ve announced is lawful, safe, and orderly,
said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a statement.
We are using the legal and longstanding parole authorities to provide a more efficient and orderly process for certain nationals to have their cases heard. [2]
The DHS has also stressed that parole will only be granted to migrants who meet strict eligibility criteria, including passing background checks and having a credible fear of persecution or torture in their home countries.
Despite the administration’s assurances, the issue has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over immigration reform, with Republicans accusing Biden of overstepping his authority and Democrats arguing that the President is simply using the tools at his disposal to address a humanitarian crisis.
The President is acting within the bounds of his legal authority to address a broken immigration system,
said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
We cannot continue to ignore the plight of those fleeing violence and persecution, nor can we continue to rely on an outdated and inefficient system that fails to meet the needs of our nation. [3]
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen whether Biden’s latest actions will have a significant impact on the ground or whether they will simply become the latest battleground in the ongoing political war over immigration reform.
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