Finger in the immigration dike

[Bob Of Burleson]

Obama administration announces
new steps to stem flow
of immigrants at Texas border

By David Nakamura
The Washington Post

The Obama administration toughened its border policies Friday, hoping to stem a surge of women and children into the United States by sending a stronger message that unauthorized migrants will be turned away.

The steps, aimed at those entering from Mexico, include adding more immigration judges to process a backlog of asylum claims and to more quickly deport adults whose cases are rejected. New detention facilities are also being opened for families awaiting hearings, and ankle monitoring bracelets will be used to keep tabs on them, officials said.

The moves mark a recognition by the administration that the unexpected influx of tens of thousands of immigrant children has become a serious humanitarian and political crisis. Since October, 52,000 unaccompanied minors and 39,000 adults with children have been apprehended along the Mexican border — a much higher proportion than normal.

The surge has become an unexpected flash point in Washington’s immigration debate, making it even less likely that House Republicans will support comprehensive reform legislation this year.

Administration officials had previously said that the main cause of the influx was an escalation of gang violence and poverty in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. But the new measures Friday represented an acknowledgment that there is a widespread perception in Central America that women and children who enter the United States illegally would be permitted to stay.

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[GFB]

Oh yes..I believe this..definitely.

[GFB]

To quote Rush..

"The Democrat party needs a permanent underclass to exist."


..and the underclass needs continuous replenishing

[ann jusko]

Since I do believe this administration caused this humanitarian disaster, I won't believe a word of what this administration says. They are providing lawyers for these illegals. Yes, illegals even if they were all but sent invitations by this administration.

[planosteve]

I believe in open borders. We should set up welcoming stations along the border to help those that want to come. Without the illegals there wouldn't be a mowed lawn in Texas.

[BillB]

I believe in open borders. We should set up welcoming stations along the border to help those that want to come. Without the illegals there wouldn't be a mowed lawn in Texas.

I'm beginning to agree with you. The government can't or won't keep them out.
Let 'em pour in. Along with that get rid of any and all public assistance. They'll be on their own.

[Bob Of Burleson]

The U.S. migrant worker laws could darn sure stand some brushing up.

[Red Oak]

I believe in open borders. We should set up welcoming stations along the border to help those that want to come. Without the illegals there wouldn't be a mowed lawn in Texas.

I mow my own (#@^$# yard, and want to keep my Country !

[Mark]

Don't pay any attention to what Obama says. Watch what he does.

[BigTex]

Don't pay any attention to what Obama says. Watch what he does.

I can't. They won't let the press follow him on the golf course.

[BigTex]

If you know someone considering medical school, point them towards pulmonology. Tuberculosis is about to be big again.

[Dennis]

I believe in open borders. We should set up welcoming stations along the border to help those that want to come. Without the illegals there wouldn't be a mowed lawn in Texas.

I mow my own (#@^$# yard, and want to keep my Country !

+1 and my mothers and help landscape the church. Of course Obama and his thugs will help churches save money on their central America mission trips. It will be done locally.