The debate over Ukraine aid has become entangled with immigration policy demands, with Republicans seeking tougher immigration policies in exchange for the aid. Democrats, including various caucuses and advocates, are rejecting the GOP's demands, arguing that asylum laws and support for allies should not be compromised. President Biden's open border policies have been criticized by Republicans, who claim that millions of migrants are flooding into the country, posing security risks. Senate Democrats are urged to reconsider their resistance to the GOP's immigration policy demands in exchange for Ukraine aid.
Senate Democrats have resisted the GOP's insistence on tougher immigration policies in exchange for Ukraine aid. They should reconsider https://t.co/2caZPqwaCd via @opinion
We have 10K migrants pouring into our country per day... no Republican in Congress should support any secret "border" deal that does nothing to hold this administration accountable. We need to work with @HouseGOP to create REAL solutions to secure our border now! We need… https://t.co/wmV4RMA23A https://t.co/DGDtpf10xW
Americans don’t have the slightest idea who is coming across the southern border. Pres. Biden has left it wide open for more than 8 MILLION people to come in illegally. https://t.co/csTBo14jpJ
Terrorists and drug traffickers are pouring over our border, yet President Biden has no solutions. But I do. My Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act would seize money from the drug cartels to finish the border wall, combat the fentanyl epidemic & keep our families safe. #IA04
There will be debate about concessions the Biden Administration may make on immigration as the price for GOP support for Ukraine. But the disgrace is that the Republicans have held Ukraine aid hostage in the first place. Blame the hostage takers, not the hostage negotiators.
Today, I stood w/ a broad coalition of @HouseDemocrats incl. @HispanicCaucus, @TheBlackCaucus, @CAPAC, @USProgressives + advocates to stand against a supplemental that goes against our American ideals and values as a nation of immigrants. @POTUS must not give into GOP demands. https://t.co/VllBfhPvDJ
Republicans are choosing to hold Ukraine funding hostage in exchange for cruel and unworkable immigration policy demands. Democrats must reject this — I certainly will. https://t.co/mcyHwylHLM
Today, I stood side-by-side with my @HispanicCaucus colleagues as we rejected calls to bring back Trump-era immigration policies. Immigrants and asylum seekers should not be used as bargaining chips in funding negotiations. Full stop. https://t.co/T5HqI4JYCh
This isn’t about the border - this a political stunt by Republicans. Proud to stand with my @HispanicCaucus colleagues to make it clear that we will not allow migrants to be used as political pawns. Support for our allies should stand alone. https://t.co/PbXb1dzcdp
Thousands of people continue to flood into the U.S. everyday. Biden’s open border policies are destroying communities across our country. @HouseGOP knows that border security is national security which is why we passed the strongest border security measures in history. https://t.co/gTvpCtxDt2
I stood with @RepBarragan and the @HispanicCaucus to express alarm and opposition to reports that @POTUS is considering a deal with Republicans to essentially ban asylum and enact Trump-era immigration policies that would be devastating to communities across the U.S. and across… https://t.co/EciflGhK6l https://t.co/TgS9oILfTm
Under Trump, the southern border was safe and secure. Under Biden, millions of foreign nationals have flooded into our country, allowing unknown amounts of poisonous drugs and violent criminals into our backyards. A country without borders is not a country at all. https://t.co/vg14pi3PiA
I’m with my @HispanicCaucus colleagues to stand up for our immigrants, refugees, and asylum seeking community. We must reject Trump-era immigration policies in our funding negotiations. We have to #SaveAsylum and not let immigrants be used as bargaining chips. #SiSePuede https://t.co/ZRruKYUj4E
Terrorists, drug traffickers, and foreign nationals — including individuals linked to the Chinese Communist Party — are pouring over our open border. House Republicans passed our Secure the Border Act to protect our national security & our families. #IA04 https://t.co/UOSJpri6cG
I’m joining my @HispanicCaucus colleagues today calling on @POTUS and the Senate to not reward Republicans’ hostage taking of Israel and Ukraine aid, and to not trade our asylum laws for a compromise measure that would do permanent damage to our immigration system. https://t.co/W6a1iESDrO
Democrats are waving illegal immigrants across our border in record numbers. Republicans want border enforcement and real policy changes to keep our communities safe. https://t.co/z2XBb9mkTB https://t.co/Hvtr71G8rL
Holding hostage vital support for our democratic allies and asking for permanent changes to asylum law in exchange is dangerous. We need to address the root causes of migration —@HispanicCaucus must be at the negotiating table to ensure our hispanic communities are represented. https://t.co/lkPlcSAGSj