Alabama sends National Guard to address illegal immigration crisis.
Alabama Governor Sends National Guard Troops to Southern Border, Blames Biden’s Policies
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, a Republican, has pledged to send 275 National Guard troops to the southern border while blaming President Joe Biden’s policies for fanning the flames of the illegal immigration crisis.
With this move, Governor Ivey joins other Republican governors in dispatching their military forces to help stem the tidal wave of people seeking to cross the border without authorization.
“Every state has become a border state under the current policies,” Governor Ivey said in a statement.
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“Alabama remains committed to being an integral part of the mission to protect our Southern Border,” she added.
Biden’s Policies In Focus
Republicans have blamed President Biden for gutting the policies of his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, whose pledge to build a wall was a rallying cry for a series of actions that they credit for yielding comparatively low numbers of illegal border crossings.
‘Invasion’ at Border
One of the most outspoken critics of the Biden administration’s border policies is Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who on Sept. 20 declared an “invasion” at the southern border due to the surge in illegal immigration while ordering the National Guard and law enforcement to assist with the crisis.
‘They’re Coming From All Over’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, recently expressed frustration with the illegal immigration crisis gripping the Big Apple, telling would-be asylum-seekers to ”go somewhere else.”
Saying that New York City has run out of space and is at a breaking point, Governor Hochul also threw her weight behind an initiative by New York Mayor Eric Adams’ office to suspend a decades-old “right to shelter” law that basically says officials must give shelter to anyone who asks for it.
According to New York City officials, over 110,000 illegal immigrants have come to the city over the past year, with around 60,000 living in the city’s shelter system, costing billions of dollars per year.
Conclusion
While Republicans have long been tough on the problem of illegal immigration, Democrat governors are also getting fed up.
So far, New York City has spent more than $2 billion dealing with the influx, and Mayor Adams’ office has said it expects that to climb to $5 billion by the end of the fiscal year.
How do conservative voters argue that Biden’s immigration policies have created the current crisis at the southern border?
For many conservative voters. They argue that Biden’s immigration policies, including halting construction of the border wall and reversing some of Trump’s stricter immigration measures, have created the current crisis at the southern border.
According to Governor Ivey, the surge of illegal immigrants crossing the border has put a strain on Alabama and other states, as they have to deal with the consequences of insufficient border security. The decision to send National Guard troops is seen as a way to provide additional support and alleviate some of the pressure.
This action by Governor Ivey follows similar moves by other Republican governors who have sent their military forces to address the illegal immigration issue. These governors argue that it is the responsibility of the states to protect their citizens and uphold the law in the absence of federal government action.
The crisis at the southern border has been a major concern for conservatives, who argue that Biden’s lenient policies have encouraged more migrants to attempt the dangerous journey. They believe that stronger enforcement measures, such as completing the border wall and implementing stricter immigration policies, are necessary to discourage illegal immigration.
However, supporters of Biden’s approach argue that his policies are more humane and compassionate, focusing on addressing the root causes of migration and providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the country. They believe that comprehensive immigration reform, rather than strict enforcement, is the key to solving the issue in the long term.
Political Divide
The issue of illegal immigration has long been a contentious topic and a source of deep divisions between the two major political parties in the United States.
While Republicans generally advocate for tough immigration policies and strong border security, Democrats tend to support more lenient measures and prioritize human rights concerns. This has led to a gridlock in Congress and a lack of progress in finding a comprehensive solution to the issue.
With the Alabama governor’s deployment of National Guard troops, the political divide over immigration is further highlighted. It remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to the actions taken by Republican-led states and whether this will lead to any changes in federal immigration policies.
Conclusion
Governor Ivey’s decision to send National Guard troops to the southern border reflects growing concerns about the illegal immigration crisis and the perceived impact of President Biden’s policies. While Republicans argue for stronger enforcement measures, Democrats advocate for a more comprehensive approach focusing on humanitarian concerns.
The divide between the two parties is a major obstacle to finding a bipartisan solution. As states take matters into their own hands, it remains to be seen how this issue will be resolved on a federal level and what the long-term implications will be for immigration policy in the United States.
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