Democratic officials across the country applauded the recent asylum announcement before President Biden made his first visit to the southern border on Sunday.
The announcement included details on how the Biden administration could better manage the flow of asylum seekers, mostly from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. That happened Sunday before Biden visited the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tweeted, “Thank you to the Biden-Harris administration for its renewed commitment to addressing immigration with the nuances and resources befitting this issue. I support policies that reflect my values,” he tweeted.
“Today, President Biden’s announcement that he will expand humanitarian assistance programs to allow more asylum seekers to travel to the United States safely, legally and in a more controlled manner comes as federal partners It’s an important and positive step in helping us better manage this humanitarian crisis,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a press release.
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Migrants wait for soup donated by Yuma County Abolitionists after crossing the border from Mexico in San Luis, Arizona, on May 23, 2022.
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He also praised the Biden administration’s “partnership and response to our call to action.”
Biden announced on Thursday that migrants who try to enter the United States illegally will be immediately deported to Mexico. However, the U.S. said he would provide humanitarian parole to up to 30,000 people each month from four countries, and said they could get the service if they applied online, paid for airfare, and found a financial sponsor. rice field.
“We hope this policy will help us better control the flow of asylum seekers arriving at our southern border,” Adams said. A proactive and aggressive strategy is still needed.”
The mayor’s praise came just days after he specifically called the immigration crisis “really embarrassing” on a “national level” and said his city was overwhelmed by its impact.
“This is a real shame at a national level and we have to do something about it. We have been talking about immigration for decades. We need a national level response,” Adams said. At WABC’s “Morning Sid & Friends”.
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Biden also received praise from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, who said the border announcement “facilitates a legal pathway for orderly immigration and saves lives in our communities.” It will help increase funding for non-profit organizations.”
Gloria also encouraged the new Republican majority in the House to work with Democrats to “pass legislation to fix the broken immigration system.”
June 6, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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San Antonio, Texas mayor Ron Nirenburg also praised Mr. Biden’s actions.
“Instead of much-needed parliamentary policy, [Biden’s] The new action will humanely address the influx of asylum seekers entering the United States.We will continue to work with our federal partners to ensure that San Antonio receives the necessary funds for local immigration assistance efforts. ”
Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago, Illinois added: around asylum seekers. ”
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And Denver, Colorado Mayor Michael Hancock called the asylum change a “positive step.”
“We hope these additional resources/enforcement actions will help ease the pressure this immigration influx is putting on Denver and cities across the country,” he added.
A split photo of Joe Biden and immigrants awaiting processing by U.S. Border Patrol after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in Yuma, Arizona, July 11, 2022.
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Latin American migrants join a caravan heading to the US border on June 7, 2022 in Huetan, Chiapas, Mexico.
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Many of these cities host thousands of immigrants bussed in from Texas, Arizona, and Florida, helping to facilitate local immigration facilities.
The mayor of New York City specifically complained about the influx of immigrants, saying in an interview that the “onslaught” of immigrants had affected “the quality of life in New York.”
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“El Paso shouldn’t go through this. Chicago shouldn’t go through this. Houston, Washington, New York, especially if they’re going to get out of Covid or deal with the onslaught of immigrants and asylum seekers.” He said.
President Joe Biden looks to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G7 and NATO summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 16, 2022.
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President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 12, 2022.
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Biden’s visit to the southern border comes at the start of the two-day North American summit in Mexico City, which begins Monday. He will be joined by Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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In addition to the immigration crisis, leaders are expected to discuss how a cooperative North America can tackle climate change, manufacturing, trade, and the economy.
Biden will arrive at the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City on Monday afternoon.
Fox News’ Adam Shaw and Associated Press contributed to this report.
