Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told Congress on Wednesday that he needs $14 billion in border money now, but any policy changes must wait until lawmakers are ready to pass a broad immigration bill that includes legalization of illegal immigrants.
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He said the administration doesn’t want to tackle just one part of the immigration mess right now, and there’s not enough time to do a comprehensive bill. So he wants to see the money only.Senators told him that’s not going to happen. The Israel money could easily pass on its own, but Mr. Biden says he wants all of it lumped together. Republicans said they’ll have a tough time selling reluctant GOP voters on the Ukraine money without a more serious border plan.
Mr. Mayorkas said the money will cut down on the number of illegal immigrants evading detection, and will also increase deportations, sending a signal to other countries that migrants may not win the quick catch-and-release they are hoping for.But when asked for specific metrics such as how much illegal immigration would be reduced, he struggled.
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