Talks between Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and Mexican President Andres Manuel López included amnesty as a way to relieve the immigration crisis.
The joint press release has all the correct buzzwords and phrases, such as “root causes,” “poverty, inequality and violence,” “diplomatic,” and “humanely.”
Then amnesty appears towards the bottom.
“The delegations also discussed the benefits of regularizing the situation of Hispanic migrants who have been undocumented for several years and the DACA [Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals] beneficiaries, who are a vital part of the US economy and society,” according to the joint press release.
DACA came to be in 2012 under former President Barack Obama and then-VP Biden.
Biden wanted to “finalize a rule to codify” DACA, making it a federal regulation.
In September, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen ruled, once again, that the DACA program is illegal:
Hanen, who has ruled repeatedly against earlier versions of DACA, was blunt in his conclusion that the Department of Homeland Security hadn’t really tweaked the program at all despite the extensive notice-and-comment process the government carried out.“DHS did nothing to change or resolve the substantive problems found by this Court or the Fifth Circuit,” Hanen wrote in a 40-page opinion.Hanen, an appointee of President George W. Bush, said bluntly that the Biden administration’s DACA rule illegally usurps Congress’ power just as the initial plan put forward in 2012 by President Barack Obama did.“DHS views the immigration system instituted by Congress as faulty, so it is instituting its own solution, regardless of the dictates of Congress,” the judge wrote.
However, Hanen “refrained from terminating the program and maintained the status quo for current DACA recipients.”
Texas and other Republican state attorney generals have argued that DACA leaves “them with education, healthcare and law enforcement costs.”
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is NOT happy.
“At a time when America is experiencing the worst border crisis in our nation’s history, it is unconscionable to hear the Biden Administration’s announcement that Secretaries Mayorkas and Blinken discussed with the President of Mexico amnesty for illegal immigrants,” wrote Johnson. “The United States must focus on policies that deter — not attract — people attempting to come here illegally, and the smugglers who profit from the catastrophe at our border.”
Johnson added: “This development further demonstrates the Administration has no real intention of solving the humanitarian disaster and immediate national security crisis their policies have created. President Biden needs to stop vacationing and take immediate steps to stop the flow of illegal immigration into our country. Our nation’s security and sovereignty depend upon it, and the American people demand it.”
Both parties have had plenty of opportunities to reform our immigration system. None have done it.
But that’s beside the point. Because of Biden’s promises on the campaign trail, millions have made the trek to America, thinking they can just walk across the border without any problems.
The statements from Mayorkas and Blinken will also make you puke since they lavish such praise on Mexico for doing so much.
Except…Mexico doesn’t do anything.
“We had a very productive meeting with President @lopezobrador_ and members of his Cabinet today in Mexico City,” boasted Mayorkas on X. “The regional challenge of migration requires regional solutions, and we appreciate Mexico’s commitment to continue its efforts alongside us and with others.”
Melugin gives Mayorkas a reality check.
“The U.S.-Mexico partnership is crucial to prosperity and security in our countries and throughout the Americas,” Blinken wrote on X. “Good to discuss these issues, and our shared efforts to reduce irregular migration, with @lopezobrador_ today in Mexico City.”
Citizen journalist Auden Cabello, who provides excellent coverage at the border, reminds everyone that Mexico has the upper hand in all of this:
This was an urgent and private meeting. There was no press conference or public statements issued.Mexico has the upper hand this time around. AMLO knows US elections are around the corner and immigration is a top issue. US is desperate for Mexico’s help to stem the flow.AMLO will capitalize by asking for more funding, and ask the US to invest in root causes (Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua) instead of walls. He is not willing to implement any migration controls.Blinken is desperate for some control measures in Mexico to convince Republicans for more Ukraine funding. They also want immigration to be a non-issue during the elections.Caravan leader Luis Villagran referred to this as “the foolish meeting with the foolish”. He accused them all of being “political prostitues” for trying to use women and children as bargaining chips.
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