Biden's visit to El Paso, Texas, didn't appear to quell criticism from Republicans, who were deeply critical of his administration's immigration policies.
Republicans have urged Biden to take stricter measures to curb immigration aimed at discouraging migrants from trying to enter the United States, though much migration has been driven by outside, global factors, such as political instability or poverty in migrants' home countries.
The Biden administration, however, has emphasized following worldwide protocols on guaranteeing asylum seekers their legal rights. However, immigration courts remain backlogged, creating concerns about a humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, former Representative Mayra Flores, a Texas Republican, criticized El Paso officials for clearing out migrant camps ahead of the president's visit.
"El Paso clears downtown of expansive migrant camps ahead of Biden visit," she tweeted Friday."Why not show him what our border community and law enforcement officials are dealing with on a daily basis."Why not show him what our border community and law enforcement officials are dealing with on a daily basis.
"On one end, you're hearing them say they want to work with Republicans. I'm not this crazy, extremist Republican," Gonzales said during an appearance on"I'm jumping up and down, pushing against my party when I think it's right. Looking for ways to solve problems. What I don't want to see is a terrorist action happen and say, 'I told you so.'"
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