{"id":2185118,"date":"2024-02-23T15:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T20:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hispanic-caucus-slams-biden-for-using-same-methods-as-trump-at-border\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T15:58:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T20:58:50","slug":"hispanic-caucus-slams-biden-for-using-same-methods-as-trump-at-border","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hispanic-caucus-slams-biden-for-using-same-methods-as-trump-at-border\/","title":{"rendered":"Hispanic Caucus criticizes Biden for employing &#8216;Trump-like&#8217; tactics at border"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fhispanic-caucus-slams-biden-for-using-same-methods-as-trump-at-border%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=2185118&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 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Criticizes\u2063 President Biden&#8217;s Border Proposals<\/h2>\n<p>The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has voiced its\u2062 criticism \u200bof President Joe\u2062 Biden&#8217;s plans to address the border crisis.\u2063 Chairwoman Nanette\u200b Diaz Barragan (D-CA) released a statement on Thursday, expressing disappointment that the caucus was not consulted on\u200d the immigration proposals. Barragan emphasized that the caucus strongly opposes any unilateral actions by the White House that could endanger lives and change the\u200d asylum system.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It is truly unbelievable to hear that the White House is considering Executive Actions to restrict\u200b migrants from seeking asylum at our Southern \u2063Border, potentially using\u2062 methods similar to those employed\u2062 by former President Trump,&#8221; Barragan wrote. &#8220;Migrants have\u200b a legal right \u200cto seek asylum upon \u2063their arrival, and \u2063asylum has \u200chistorically provided a safe haven \u200dfor families, women, children, and other vulnerable populations since \u2064World War \u200dII.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Biden administration is reportedly \u2062exploring the use of Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent the admission of individuals who cross the border illegally. Previously, both Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas denied \u2062that the president had such authority, \u2062instead blaming Congress for the influx\u2064 of immigrants due to their inaction.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Enforcement-only policies \u2064are ineffective,&#8221; Barragan stated. &#8220;Using \u2063immigrant communities as political pawns is morally\u2063 wrong.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Furthermore, Mayorkas has faced impeachment in the House for his failure to secure the border, although a trial in \u2064the Democratic-controlled Senate \u200bis yet \u2063to take place.<\/p>\n<p>Since President Biden assumed office, over 10 million immigrants have\u2063 reportedly entered the country illegally, \u2063marking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spain-saw-highest-suicide-numbers-ever-recorded-in-year-of-covid-lockdown\/\" title=\"Spain Saw Highest Suicide Numbers Ever Recorded in Year of Covid Lockdown\">highest number recorded<\/a>\u2063 during the same timeframe for any administration.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific flaws in the immigration detention system does the Congressional\u200c Hispanic Caucus highlight\u2062 and what alternative solutions do \u200dthey suggest<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064C\u2062 Caucus, a group of Democratic lawmakers \u2063in the United States\u200b Congress, has\u2063 voiced criticism\u200d of President\u2064 Joe\u2064 Biden&#8217;s proposed border policies. The caucus, which consists of members of\u200d Hispanic descent, believes that the President&#8217;s proposals fall short in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lincoln-day-dinner-nikki-haley-re-ups-call-for-competency-tests-after-mcconnell-freeze\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley renews competency test call at Lincoln Day Dinner following McConnell's halt.\">addressing key issues<\/a> concerning the border.<\/p>\n<p>One of the primary concerns expressed by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is the\u200d lack of a comprehensive approach to immigration reform. \u2063While the caucus acknowledges the urgency to\u2063 address the current crisis at the border, they argue that President Biden&#8217;s focus solely on border security\u200c fails to address the root \u2064causes of migration. They assert that a holistic approach is\u200c necessary, one that addresses economic inequality,\u200b violence, and corruption in the countries of origin that drive people to leave\u2063 their homes in search of better opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the caucus finds fault with the emphasis\u200b on enforcement and deterrence measures in\u200c President Biden&#8217;s proposals. They argue that an\u200d approach solely reliant on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-mark-kelly-calls-out-biden-for-not-including-a-border-crisis-plan-in-speech\/\" title=\"Sen. Mark Kelly Calls Out Biden For Not Including A Border Crisis Plan In Speech\">increased border security<\/a> and enforcement fails\u2064 to take into \u2062account the humanitarian \u2064aspect of immigration. They believe that a\u2063 system that places too much emphasis on border\u2063 control often results in the mistreatment and deportation of vulnerable individuals, including asylum seekers and \u200dunaccompanied\u2063 minors.<\/p>\n<p>The Congressional \u2064Hispanic Caucus also critiques the lack of attention given to the flaws in the immigration detention system. They\u2062 contend that the prolonged detainment of individuals, particularly \u200basylum seekers, is a violation of human rights. They urge \u2062the administration to find \u200dalternative solutions that prioritize the protection and well-being of these individuals.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these concerns, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-senator-demanding-fani-willis-investigation-suspended-by-republicans\/\" title=\"Republican Party suspends Georgia Senator demanding Fani Willis investigation.\">caucus raises questions<\/a> about\u2062 the efficacy of some proposed policies,\u2062 such\u200d as the construction of physical barriers along the border. They argue that these measures do not effectively address \u2062the underlying issues\u200c and have\u200b proven \u200dto be costly endeavors with negligible\u200b impact.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to \u2064note that the Congressional\u200c Hispanic Caucus does not\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/graham-tells-abbott-send-busloads-of-migrants-to-senators-who-oppose-border-security\/\" title=\"Graham urges Abbott: Transport migrants to senators against border security\">oppose border security<\/a> entirely. They\u2064 recognize the need for a secure border, but \u2064believe it should be accompanied by comprehensive immigration reform that takes into account humanitarian considerations and \u200daddresses the root \u200bcauses of migration.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200cconclusion, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus criticizes \u200bPresident Biden&#8217;s border proposals for their narrow\u200c focus on border security, lack of comprehensive immigration reform, and failure to address the\u2062 root causes of migration. They\u2062 advocate for a more\u200b holistic\u200b approach that considers humanitarian \u2064aspects, offers alternative\u2064 solutions to detention, and seeks to address \u200cthe underlying issues driving individuals to seek a better life in \u200cthe\u200c United States.\u2063 The caucus urges the administration to reconsider its current \u200dproposals and work towards a more\u200c comprehensive and humane solution to the challenges at the border.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Congressional Hispanic Caucus slammed President Biden&#8217;s border crisis solutions. Chairwoman Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-CA) expressed disappointment, stating that the caucus was not consulted regarding immigration proposals. Barragan emphasized the caucus&#8217;s opposition to the White House&#8217;s unilateral actions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2185119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24051857719164-scaled-e1708701595974.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2185118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24051857719164-scaled-e1708701595974.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2185118"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185118\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2185119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2185118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2185118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2185118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}