Senate Denounces Immigration Policies: Border Crisis and Strain on Local Resources
This Senate resolution sharply criticizes the current administration for allegedly creating a border crisis that directly impacts citizens' daily lives. The document claims that the mass release of millions of undocumented individuals strains local public services, such as schools and shelters, and increases competition for resources. The Senate urges the administration to immediately use existing legal authorities to end "catch-and-release" policies and strengthen border security.
Key points
Strain on Local Services: Millions of released individuals allegedly burden local budgets, leading to the repurposing of public facilities (parks, schools) as shelters, potentially affecting services for citizens.
Security Concerns: The resolution claims current policies incentivize illegal entry, including by criminal aliens and suspected terrorists, raising public safety worries.
Call for Enforcement: The Senate demands the immediate reinstatement of Migrant Protection Protocols and the full use of detention and expedited removal authorities to manage the border.
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