Trump Administration Releases Framework for Immigration Deal

The Trump Administration has released a new framework containing components of proposed immigration reform. Not surprisingly, border security is at the top of the list and includes the following components: New $25 billion trust fund for the (southern) border wall system Funds for hiring more enforcement personnel Immigration court reforms Ending the “catch-and-release” policy and establishing an emphasis on the prompt removal of illegal border crossers Ensuring the removal of criminal aliens, gang members, violent offenders and aggravated felons Expedited removal for visa overstays Legalization for DACA recipients and other DACA-eligible illegal immigrants is next: Increase in the number of eligible individuals to 1.8 million (from 800,000) Provision of a 10-12 year path to citizenship Ending so-called “Chain Migration”: Limit family sponsorship to spouses and minor children for U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Resident sponsors Exclude…

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