A group of Democratic senators has sent a letter to President Joe Biden, calling for the extension of more protections to immigrants through executive actions before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. The senators, representing diverse states and millions of immigrant families, expressed deep concerns about the potential threats posed by the incoming administration.
In the letter, the senators emphasized the urgency of finalizing policies to safeguard immigrant families, urging President Biden to take decisive action in the limited time remaining before the transition of power. They highlighted the importance of building on the progress made in the past four years to ensure the protection of immigrant communities.
President Trump recently outlined aspects of his immigration agenda in an interview, where he reiterated his commitment to mass deportation efforts targeting individuals with criminal backgrounds. However, he hinted at the possibility of extending deportations beyond criminals, without specifying the criteria for such actions.
Regarding families with mixed immigration status, President Trump expressed a desire to avoid separating families, suggesting that keeping families together while deporting them all could be a solution. He also reiterated his intention to end birthright citizenship, a campaign promise he has consistently upheld.
Despite these stances, President Trump indicated a willingness to collaborate with Democrats on preserving the legal status of 'Dreamers,' referring to immigrants who arrived in the US as children. This potential cooperation offers a glimmer of hope for bipartisan efforts to address immigration issues in the future.
