Biden’s border ‘plan’ exposes Democrats’ false claims for additional laws
President Biden Considers Executive Actions to Address Border Crisis
President Joe Biden has vehemently denied any blame for the years-long U.S. southern border invasion with claims that Congress, not the president, must act to defend the nation.
“I’ve done all I can do,” Biden said last month on the White House lawn. “Just give me the power.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the same thing two weeks ago. “There is no executive action that the president can take,” she said, to reinforce the border.
But now Politico is reporting that the president does, in fact, recognize the authority at his disposal to address the border crisis. On Wednesday, the paper reported the administration is “considering a string of new executive actions and federal regulations in an effort to curb migration at the U.S. southern border.”
“Among the ideas under discussion include using a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act to bar migrants from seeking asylum in between U.S. ports of entry,” the report read. “The administration is also discussing tying that directive to a trigger — meaning that it would only come into effect after a certain number of illegal crossings took place.”
The president, however, continued to deny blame for the crisis with calls on lawmakers to send legislation. Biden made last month’s plea to Capitol Hill as lawmakers negotiated a bipartisan spending bill that ultimately included just $20 billion for the U.S. border and another $60 billion for war with Russia in Ukraine.
The colossal spending package was swiftly defeated days after its release revealed provisions to codify the border crisis. It showed Biden’s maneuvering for “border security” was really just a failed extortion effort to send more to Ukraine. The upper chamber went on to pass a $95 billion bill with U.S. taxpayer funds for Israel, Kyiv, and Gaza.
Republicans dispute Biden’s claims that the commander-in-chief is powerless to fulfill his oath of office to faithfully execute the nation’s border laws.
“Give me the Border Patrol, give me the people, the judges — give me the people who can stop this and make it work right,” Biden said in January.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson responded on X with a series of steps Biden could take immediately to combat the crisis.
“He’s either lying or misinformed.” Johnson wrote. “Here are just a few authorities at his disposal — if only he would use them.”
- For one thing, Johnson suggested, Biden could use presidential authority to restrict entry and mandate detention of foreign lawbreakers.
President Biden said “I’ve done all I can do” with executive authority to secure the border. That is simply untrue. He’s either lying or misinformed.
Here are just a few of the authorities at his disposal – if only he would use them:
- Presidential Authority to Restrict… pic.twitter.com/DMFCh4ZElq
Lies about presidential powerlessness, however, have become the standard response from Democrats on the border. The number of illegal crossings has approximately doubled under President Biden, with 1.7 million “gotaways” evading capture over the three years he’s been in office. Last week, House Republicans formally impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to keep U.S. borders secure.
“It certainly is a crisis,” Mayorkas said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” earlier this month, “But fundamentally, Congress is the only one who can fix it.”
Biden’s allies on Capitol Hill have made the same arguments. New York Rep. Dan Goldman called the House impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas an example of “taking the scalp” for “the MAGA base” to scapegoat blame for a crisis which can “only be addressed by legislation.”
While Democrats continue to say this on TV, Politico reports more executive orders for border action are in the pipeline, indicating the White House believes it can indeed address the border without the need for action from Congress.
Tristan Justice is the western correspondent for The Federalist and the author of Social Justice Redux, a conservative newsletter on culture, health, and wellness. He has also written for The Washington Examiner and The Daily Signal. His work has also been featured in Real Clear Politics and Fox News. Tristan graduated from George Washington University where he majored in political science and minored in journalism. Follow him on Twitter at @JusticeTristan or contact him at [email protected]. Sign up for Tristan’s email newsletter here.
What steps can President Biden take, within his authority, to enforce the nation’s border laws and address the pressing issue of illegal crossings
Enforcement encounters” recorded in the fiscal year 2021.
Despite these alarming numbers, the Biden administration has been hesitant to take decisive action to address the border crisis. Instead, they have shifted blame to Congress and insisted that executive action is not a feasible solution.
However, the recent report from Politico contradicts this narrative. It reveals that the administration is indeed considering a series of new executive actions and federal regulations to curb migration at the U.S. southern border. These proposed actions include using the Immigration and Nationality Act to bar migrants from seeking asylum between ports of entry, as well as implementing triggers that would activate these directives after a certain number of illegal crossings.
This shift in stance by the administration is significant and raises questions about their previous denials of executive power in addressing the crisis. President Biden has consistently called on lawmakers to pass legislation to address the issue, but his pleas have largely gone unanswered.
Republicans, on the other hand, argue that the president does have the authority to take action and fulfill his duty to enforce the nation’s border laws. They point out that there are several authorities at his disposal, including the power to restrict entry and mandate detention of foreign lawbreakers. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has outlined these steps and called on the president to use them immediately.
The border crisis is a pressing issue that requires urgent attention and action. The number of illegal crossings has reached unprecedented levels under President Biden’s administration, and it is essential that measures are taken to address this issue effectively.
President Biden’s consideration of executive actions and federal regulations is a step in the right direction. However, it remains to be seen whether these proposed actions will be implemented and whether they will be effective in curbing migration and securing the border.
In the face of a crisis of this magnitude, it is crucial for the president and Congress to work together to find solutions that prioritize the security and well-being of the American people. Addressing the border crisis requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach that includes both legislative measures and executive actions.
It is time for President Biden to take decisive action and fulfill his duty as the leader of the nation. The American people expect and deserve nothing less.
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