US President Biden at the border with Mexico
Announcing his new border plan on January 5, Biden will hold talks in the border city of El Paso for the first time in two years to discuss border security and the situation of migrants from the south.
The delegation welcoming Biden also included El Paso Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican who is known for sending migrants across the border to Democratic states like Washington, DC by bus.
Biden will visit the government-funded El Paso Immigration Services Center and meet with US Customs and Border Security and local officials. As part of her visit, Biden will also meet with non-governmental organizations and religious groups that support immigrants in the United States.
Biden, who is expected to visit the Americas Port of Entry Bridge, which is the most heavily used by immigrants, will meet with businessmen in the region to exchange information on the effects of immigrants on the local economy after assessing developments. over there.
The large delegation accompanying Biden included White House President Karine Jean-Pierre, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby, Secretary Homeland Security Alejandro Majorkas, the Democratic lawmaker representing El Paso in Congress, Veronica Escobar and El Paso. Mayor Oscar Leeser, as well as numerous White House advisers.
Biden, who will spend a few hours in the border town, will travel to Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, to attend the North American Leaders Summit, which will take place on January 9 and 10.
BIDEN’S CRITICAL NEW BORDER PLAN
El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency in December due to the influx of immigrants across the border.
President Biden and Rep. Kamala Harris have been criticized for not visiting the southern US border despite their commitments to border security.
Announcing new practices, which he claimed to be “more humane” for irregular migrants coming from the southern border, Biden announced on January 5 that they would accept up to 30,000 irregular migrants a month from Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba and Nicaragua.
Biden called on immigrants to come to the United States legally, saying that those who tried to come illegally would be quickly deported.
Biden, who said that an application called “CBP One” has been developed that immigrants can download on their phones to facilitate their asylum applications, also announced that applications such as US sponsor support will be put into effect in the admission conditions. USA and CV verification. .
However, President Biden’s new border plan continues to draw criticism from immigrant rights advocates who believe it will not be an effective solution.
On the other hand, relations with the US, which does not have diplomatic relations with Venezuela, are also tense with Cuba and Nicaragua. Of these countries, only Mexico has announced that it will accept returned immigrants.
THE GROWING MIGRANT CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES
Meanwhile, the newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, called for his resignation in November, accusing Mallorca of Homeland Security’s inability to handle the situation at the border.
McCarthy stated that Mallorca’s every step will be subject to review and that they will open an impeachment inquiry if necessary. Majorkas, in a television program in which he participated today, said: “I have a lot of work to do.” He announced that he would continue his work.
Democratic Rep. Escobar, who represents El Paso in Congress, told CBS News that there was a “historic refugee crisis” in the region, noting that its infrastructure was too old and inadequate to deal with this immigration crisis.
Biden is expected to ask Congress to fund a new security plan and a new bill on the country’s immigration system.
Following the US Supreme Court decision of December 27, 2022, that Section 42, titled “Title 42,” which expedites removal proceedings for irregular immigrants, remains in effect, the American public continues to interest what kind of policy the Biden administration will pursue. follow regarding illegal immigration. (AA)