The situation at the Mexican border is extremely serious, where around 300,000 migrants entered the USA in December alone.
The Supreme Court ruled last week against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his installation of miles of barbed wire along the border with Mexico. The US highest court accepts the Biden administration's plan to remove barbed wire.
But Abbott has defied the court and has vowed to erect more barbed wire to quell what he calls an “invasion.”
Abbott ordered soldiers from the Texas National Guard, of which he is commander-in-chief, to block border access for migrants and prevent federal agents from carrying out their duties.
Divided like at the time of the civil war
Twenty-five Republican governors – the United States has 50 states – issued a joint statement of solidarity with Abbott as he “increases efforts to protect American citizens from the historic number of illegal immigrants, deadly drugs like fentanyl, and terrorists entering our country.” “.
The situation at the US-Mexico border is untenable. Illegal border crossings have reached a record high: more than 2.4 million asylum seekers are expected in 2023.
The White House released a statement pledging to close the border if lawmakers approve its request for emergency funding.
The Republican Party, at the instigation of Donald Trump, is delaying the vote on a supplementary budget, hindering the Biden administration's ability to provide relief.
Trump doesn't want Biden to succeed. This could harm him in the presidential election campaign. Immigration is at the heart of his program. He wants the crisis at the Mexican border to continue and even worsen leading up to the November elections.
In a move that shows how desperate he is, Biden said he was willing to accept refugee rules proposed by Republicans but rejected by some Democrats. These rules would make it possible to push back certain migrants more quickly.
The Biden administration is also working with Mexican authorities to dismantle criminal gangs that bring migrants from around the world to the U.S. border through Mexico. Some even reach the Canadian border in Quebec.
Current long delays in processing applications allow many migrants to enter the United States – often for months or even years – before they can appear before a judge.
Trump is already the Republican president
Trump's interference in ongoing immigration negotiations in Congress was exposed last week when Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Trump would make the situation at the Mexican border a key issue in his campaign. McConnell urged Republicans to oppose the deal so that immigration remains an issue for Biden. Immigration and his unconditional support for Israel are Biden's biggest policy vulnerabilities.
One of the few anti-Trump Republicans, Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, called Trump's order to reject any immigration deal to help his presidential campaign “appalling.”
Trump said on his network Truth Social: “What we are working on now in the Senate will make no sense in terms of security and closing the borders.” He added that the “ONLY HOPE” for a secure border is to vote for him voices.