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The Biden administration is reportedly considering a new strategy to address the escalating immigration crisis.
The plan under consideration involves requiring migrants who enter the United States illegally to stay in Texas while they wait for their asylum screening.
This proposed plan has been presented as a potential solution to reduce the surge of illegal immigrants at the southern border. According to reports from The Los Angeles Times, three U.S. officials who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly disclosed this information.
BREAKING: “Biden adminstration considering plan to force migrants to remain in Texas.”
Just hear me out….what if…and I’m just spitballing…they had a plan that kept them in MEXICO?!?
— Chad Prather (@WatchChad) September 8, 2023
The strategy would involve compelling migrants to stay in Texas, or possibly other border states, by tracking their location using GPS monitoring devices such as ankle bracelets.
This move is seen as an effort to manage the influx of migrants and ensure that they do not disappear into the country before their asylum cases are resolved.
The migrants would undergo an asylum screening to determine whether they can stay in the U.S. Officials have also discussed collaborating with local groups to provide housing for the migrants during this period.
This approach is seen as a way to alleviate the strain on border towns that have been overwhelmed by the influx of migrants.
However, this plan has not been without controversy. Texas has been in a dispute with the federal government regarding its migrant bussing program and floating barriers on the Rio Grande.
Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his belief that Texas cities have been most affected by illegal immigration and that “sanctuary cities” should share the burden.
REPORT: The Biden administration is considering, not securing the southern border, but forcing Texas to keep migrants in the state as the crisis spirals out of control in so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Clown show 🤡
The news comes as Democrat leaders are losing their minds over… pic.twitter.com/k1EpXnX8xC
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 8, 2023
In response, Texas has launched a bussing program to transport migrants to these “sanctuary cities” like Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles.
However, many of these cities have become overwhelmed and are struggling to provide resources to the migrants. Democratic mayors have called for more support from their states and the federal government.
The Biden administration’s proposed plan would expand upon the Family Expedited Removal Management (FERM) program, which imposes a curfew and GPS monitoring on migrant families.
It applies to those heading to various cities like Baltimore, Washington, and Chicago.
This potential move comes amidst a rise in migrant encounters at the southern border. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that since May, over 200,000 people have been removed or returned.
The DHS has also emphasized its commitment to expanding safe and orderly pathways for migrants to legally enter the United States while imposing consequences on those who do not use these pathways.
As we continue to monitor this developing story, it is clear that the immigration crisis remains a controversial issue.
The Biden administration’s new strategy could signify a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, but only time will tell if it will effectively address the ongoing challenges at the southern border.
This article appeared in The Patriot Brief and has been published here with permission.
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