Staff Reports
President Joe Biden has once again showcased his fondness for making life easier for those who cross the border illegally with his latest executive action on immigration. The new policy, unveiled by the White House, conveniently opens the door for illegal immigrants married to U.S. citizens to dodge deportation and glide along an easier path to citizenship. In typical Biden fashion, this policy serves as an open invitation for more illegal border crossings, creating a swath of legal protections for around 500,000 undocumented migrants.
Under Biden’s new decree, these lucky spouses won’t be bothered with the hassle of returning to their home countries as part of the green card process. The administration seems to believe this humanitarian gesture won’t result in new waves of migrants making the perilous journey north. The GOP, with a well-honed sense of reality, sees through the charade. Republican voices were swift and unified in labeling this an “amnesty” plan that facilitates illegal entry and flaunts the rule of law.
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Karoline Leavitt, speaking on behalf of the Trump campaign, minced no words. She highlighted the inevitable surge in migrant crime, taxpayer burden, and strain on public services that Biden’s plan will generate. She correctly pointed out that American seniors might have their Social Security and Medicare benefits siphoned away to fund this grand giveaway for illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Stephen Miller, a former senior adviser to President Trump, didn’t shy away from suggesting that Biden’s latest action could be grounds for impeachment.
On cue, NumbersUSA, renowned for its advocacy for reduced immigration, condemned the new executive action as unconstitutional. They pointed to the already escalating border crisis, portraying this policy as another Biden blunder of epic proportions. James Massa, speaking for NumbersUSA, accused Biden of overstepping his authority and subverting the democratic process, effectively sending a dangerous message that the U.S. door is wide open for illegal entry.
Tom Homan, once the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, didn’t hold back either. Homan called out Biden for twisting parole programs beyond recognition, turning what should be limited measures into blanket amnesty. According to Homan, this is a classic case of the administration prioritizing politics over the welfare of the American people, aimed squarely at procuring votes rather than maintaining law and order.
Of course, the Democrats are predictably on board, cheering from the sidelines while nervously eyeing the potential for legal pushback. Nanette Barragan of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus lauded Biden’s move but undercut her applause by admitting that real, lasting change can’t come from the Oval Office alone. Meanwhile, advocates like those at World Relief played the same tired tune, calling for bipartisan legislative action to make these executive whims permanent.
President Biden’s handouts and latest immigration initiative reeks of desperation, signaling the administration’s willingness to trample the law to appease its left-leaning base. While Democrats celebrate another so-called “progressive” victory, Republicans are left to call out the impracticality and danger of such reckless policies. The battle lines are drawn once more, and the American people are right to feel exhausted by an administration that bends the law to fit its agenda.
