New Migrant Processing Rules at US Southwest Border
This act introduces new rules for processing migrants at the southwest border, mandating their immediate relocation to newly established ports of entry in other states. The goal is to alleviate the burden on local border communities, which Congress finds are bearing significant costs due to the influx. Applications for legal status cannot be processed prior to this transfer.
Key points
Mandatory Migrant Relocation: Individuals illegally crossing the border in specific sectors (e.g., Rio Grande Valley) must be immediately transferred to newly established ports of entry.
New Processing Locations: The Act establishes 12 new ports of entry in specific locations, including Palo Alto (California), Martha’s Vineyard (Massachusetts), and Scarsdale (New York).
No Border Processing Discretion: Officials may not process applications for legal status (e.g., asylum) or grant parole in border sectors before the migrant is transferred to a new port.
Rationale of Local Costs: The text cites healthcare, schooling, and public safety costs currently borne by border communities as the justification for these changes.
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