Thread: 'If not an emergency, what is it?'

Originally Posted by Jean

By Cal Thomas - - Monday, April 1, 2019
ANALYSIS/OPINION:

The flood tide of illegal immigrants crossing our southern border cannot and must not continue. Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, has said of it, “The system is broken and overwhelmed. It is a national emergency.”

The definition of emergency might help focus attention:

“A sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or occasion requiring immediate action.”

This is an issue that should command immediate congressional action. Mr. Graham told The Washington Times that virtually every immigrant entering the country illegally over the last six months has ignored deportation orders and failed to appear at court hearings. Mr. Graham said he got his information from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Ron Vitiello.

and Lindsey's solution

Originally Posted by Jean

PUBLISHED: Tue, MAR 26th 2019 @ 8:33 pm EDT

Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have introduced the Dream Act, S. 874. If passed, the bill would grant amnesty and lifetime work permits to more than 2 million illegal aliens who meet certain requirements. Unlike the H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, S. 874 would not grant amnesty to foreign citizens, most of whom first came to the country illegally, who have received Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure.