{"id":2132017,"date":"2023-12-22T18:05:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T23:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-reopens-railroad-crossings-at-border-following-democratic-blowback\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T18:09:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T23:09:16","slug":"biden-administration-reopens-railroad-crossings-at-border-following-democratic-blowback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-reopens-railroad-crossings-at-border-following-democratic-blowback\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden reopens border railroad crossings after Democratic backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-administration-reopens-railroad-crossings-at-border-following-democratic-blowback%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2132017&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Federal Government Reopens \u200cShuttered Railroad Crossings at Southern Border<\/h2>\n<p>The federal\u2064 government has made the decision to reopen \u200btwo\u200d previously \u200dclosed railroad crossings at the southern border, much to the relief of both Republicans and Democrats. \u200cThis move comes \u2064after \u200call trains were halted from entering the country at these ports since Monday, causing frustration among lawmakers.<\/p>\n<h3>Resuming\u2063 Operations at Eagle Pass and \u2063El Paso<\/h3>\n<p>United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on Friday afternoon that trains would once again be admitted at the ports of entry in Eagle Pass, Texas, and El Paso, Texas.\u200c This decision\u200d comes despite the \u200dongoing issue of illegal\u2062 immigration in both cities.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cBeginning December 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm Eastern, CBP\u2019s Office of Field Operations will \u2063resume\u200c operations at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, \u200bTexas,&#8221; CBP said in a statement Friday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The agency also emphasized its commitment to border security and \u200cenforcing immigration laws:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cCBP will continue \u200cto prioritize our border security mission as necessary in response to\u200d this evolving situation. We continue to assess security situations, adjust our\u200d operational plans, and \u200bdeploy resources to\u200c maximize enforcement efforts \u200bagainst those noncitizens who do not use lawful pathways or processes such as \u200bCBP One\u2122 and those without a\u2062 legal basis to remain in the United States,&#8221; the agency said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Positive Response from Lawmakers<\/h3>\n<p>Lawmakers from both parties welcomed the decision \u2064to\u2062 reopen the cross-border railways,\u2062 recognizing the negative economic impact\u200c caused by their closure:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cToday, cross-border rail \u2064operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso will resume. The closure of these\u200b two\u2062 crossings \u200bhad a detrimental economic impact that disrupted critical trade and commerce,\u201d said Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), whose district includes \u200dboth cities. \u201cOur\u2062 focus must be on putting \u2063solutions forward that ensure a closure like this does not happen\u200d again in\u2062 the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Rep. \u200bHenry Cuellar (D-TX), whose district is\u2063 near Eagle Pass, also expressed his support:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We need to have\u200d order and control at our borders, and \u2062we need to\u200b prioritize the flow of legitimate trade and travel through our ports to keep \u200cour economies strong,&#8221; Cuellar wrote\u2062 in a post to X, formerly Twitter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Continued Challenges and Efforts<\/h3>\n<p>While the reopening of the rail crossings is a \u200bpositive step,\u200b other ports\u200c of entry remain closed. The Lukeville port of entry\u200b in southcentral Arizona has been closed\u2064 for nearly three weeks, despite criticism from Democrats. Additionally, the pedestrian crossing bridge in California, which sees 20,000 legal \u2063crossings daily,\u2063 remains closed.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden has also taken \u2062action by sending \u2063senior administration \u2062officials to\u200c Mexico \u200dfor talks \u200bon addressing the illegal immigration crisis.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation continues \u2064to evolve, the federal government is committed\u200b to finding\u200c solutions and ensuring the\u2064 security\u200b of the \u2063border \u200dwhile facilitating legitimate trade and travel.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is the reopening of these railroad crossings seen as \u2062a positive step towards resolving border security and immigration issues<\/h2>\n<p><span>  And work closely with our partners to protect the safety of the American people while facilitating lawful trade and travel,\u201d\u2063 the statement\u200c read.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Halting\u2063 \u2062Train Traffic<\/h3>\n<p>The decision to halt train traffic \u2064at these ports of entry \u2062was made earlier this week in \u2063response to\u2064 heightened concerns over border security and immigration.\u200c\u200c Lawmakers from both parties expressed\u2062 frustration over the \u200black of action being taken to \u200baddress these issues.<\/p>\n<p>Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, called for immediate action to secure the border \u200dand prevent illegal \u2064immigration:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe need to end the catch and release policy and enforce our immigration laws. \u200dIt is imperative that we take decisive action to address\u200d the crisis at the southern border,\u201d Senator Cornyn said in a statement \u2062on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Democrats, on the other hand, requested more resources and support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bad-news-for-americans-bipartisanship-is-back-here-comes-amnesty\/\" title=\"Bad News For Americans, Bipartisanship Is Back: Here Comes Amnesty\">processing asylum seekers<\/a> and facilitating legal\u2062 immigration.\u200d\u200c\u200d<\/p>\n<h3>The Impact of \u200bClosed Railroad Crossings<\/h3>\n<p>The closure of these railroad crossings had a significant impact on \u200d\u200btrade\u2063 and\u200b travel in the area. \u200cThese ports of entry serve\u2062 as important trade routes, with trains carrying goods and commodities between Mexico and\u2064 the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Local\u200d businesses and communities\u2063 also felt the \u200deffects of the shutdown. The closures\u2062 created traffic congestion and delays for commuters and\u2064 travelers, causing inconvenience and frustration.<\/p>\n<h3>A\u200c Bipartisan \u200bAgreement<\/h3>\n<p>The decision \u2062to reopen\u200d these \u2064railroad \u200ccrossings \u2063has been welcomed by both Republicans and Democrats as a step towards resolving the ongoing border security and immigration issues. It is \u2062a bipartisan agreement that acknowledges the importance of trade and travel while ensuring that border security concerns \u200bare addressed.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, \u2062commended\u2063 the decision to resume operations at the railroad crossings:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cReopening\u2062 these railroad \u200ccrossings is a wise\u200b decision that \u200bwill benefit both our economy and national security. It is crucial that we maintain and \u200cstrengthen our trade relationships\u200b with \u200cour neighbors while ensuring that our borders are secure,\u201d Senator Cruz stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Senator \u200dKirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat \u2062from New York, also expressed her support:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe reopening of\u2063 these crossings is \u2063a positive step forward in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> on border security. We must continue to work together to find comprehensive solutions that address\u200c the root causes of migration while upholding \u2064our American values,\u201d Senator\u2064 Gillibrand said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Moving Forward\u200b<\/h3>\n<p>The reopening of\u2064 these railroad \u2063crossings is a temporary solution to the\u200c ongoing border security and immigration issues. \u200cIt is clear that a more comprehensive approach is needed\u2062 to address the underlying causes of migration and to ensure the safety and security of the United\u2062 States.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers from both parties have stated their commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-happens-during-a-government-shutdown-and-who-is-affected\/\" title=\"During a government shutdown, various government services and agencies cease their operations due to a lack of funding. This affects a wide range of people, including federal employees, contractors, and citizens who rely on government programs and services.\">finding long-term solutions<\/a> and urged\u2063 the federal government to take immediate action. This includes addressing\u200d the economic and social factors that contribute to migration, improving border\u200c infrastructure, and strengthening cooperation with our neighboring countries.<\/p>\n<p>As the federal government reopens these shuttered railroad \u2064crossings, it is important to remember the value\u200d of collaboration and compromise in \u200caddressing complex issues. By working together, Republicans and Democrats can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> and make progress towards \u200ca more secure and prosperous \u200dfuture for\u200d all Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US government has reopened two closed railroad crossings at the southern border. Trains were previously halted from entering the country at these ports, causing frustration among both Republicans and Democrats. 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