Monahorns
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Guys, I've seen the numbers. Border crossings are on the decrease overall including now. However, detention numbers have risen in recent years because Trump changed the US executive immigration policy. So now a higher % of those crossing are being detained. That has led to problems for ICE and the resources they have.
What it that immigration policy that Trump changed? You might ask. He has decided to actually enforce the law. Obama didn't. With the way the laws are written there simply aren't the right amount of resources at the border to process, detain, and control the situation. This isn't Trump's fault. He is being faithful in his duty.
The problem is that Congress hasn't responded by signing new law and budgeting to help the situation. They have sat and done nothing. Cruz has tried. Now there is a Republican led bill trying to increase border security resources.
However, this too much of a rich source of politics for the Democrats. If they vote for improving border resources they can't call Trump a racist anymore. They can't take pictures at the border with tears on their face. It is complete Team Blue vs Team Red tactics. It's cynical. But it's true.
What it that immigration policy that Trump changed? You might ask. He has decided to actually enforce the law. Obama didn't. With the way the laws are written there simply aren't the right amount of resources at the border to process, detain, and control the situation. This isn't Trump's fault. He is being faithful in his duty.
The problem is that Congress hasn't responded by signing new law and budgeting to help the situation. They have sat and done nothing. Cruz has tried. Now there is a Republican led bill trying to increase border security resources.
However, this too much of a rich source of politics for the Democrats. If they vote for improving border resources they can't call Trump a racist anymore. They can't take pictures at the border with tears on their face. It is complete Team Blue vs Team Red tactics. It's cynical. But it's true.