GOP senators to introduce bill providing path to citizenship for 1.8 million DACA-eligible immigrant

[mystery-ak]

GOP senators to introduce bill providing path to citizenship for 1.8 million DACA-eligible immigrants, $25 billion for border security
by Kyle Feldscher | Feb 11, 2018, 6:50 PM

A group of Republican senators will introduce legislation Monday would put about 1.8 million illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children by their parents on a path toward citizenship while spending $25 billion on border security.

Sens. Chuck Grassley, James Lankford, Joni Ernst, Tom Cotton, John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, and David Perdue are co-sponsoring the Secure and Succeed Act. The legislation follows a framework laid out by the White House for a deal on the people covered by, and eligible for, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.

“This legislation is a reasonable approach to shielding children illegally brought to our country through no fault of their own while also taking the meaningful steps to ensure nobody finds themselves in the same situation in the future,” Grassley said in a statement. “This is a rare opportunity to fix a real problem and protect the country in a thoughtful and compassionate way.”

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http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-senators-to-introduce-bill-providing-path-to-citizenship-for-18-million-daca-eligible-immigrants-25-billion-for-border-security/article/2648793

[txradioguy]

Great...a "better" version of amnesty brought to you by the GOP.

It really takes the bite out of that wonderful line by Trump and cuts the legs out from under him at the negotiating table about "Dems caring more about illegals than Americans" when his own party is doing the Dems dirty work for them.

[TomSea]

Sounds like they are floating the same ol' bill again.

Will it end chain migration?*  Is that trade off good enough to allow this one time deal?

That's what I'd like to hear an expert in the law address.

Of course, it will not end all chain migration but what they are trying to do is limit it to the immediate family, parents and children.

[Hoodat]

GOP senators to introduce bill providing path to citizenship for 1.8 million DACA-eligible immigrant

GOP Senators are idiots.  Instead of forcing Democrats to give something up for this, they are going to give it away and get nothing in return.  On top of that, Democrats are going reap all the political benefits of this, while Republicans suffer all the costs.

There is a very good reason why they call the GOP the Stupid Party.

[Applewood]

More lies and broken promises. 

What was that about having to vote Republican to save us from the Democrats? 

Keep on voting for these liars and thieves and expect things this time will be different.  Isn't that the definition of insanity? 

[montanajoe]

No one in Washington now should be reelected. .....

I'm sick to death of next years promises...

I know, like the lobbyists paying the politicians have figured out, its all about my team vs your team...as long as endless "scandals' preoccupy the fools then whatever team you are for wins...every politician elected to office today is simply unfit for their job but they are bought, sold and paid for and there is a multi-billion dollar industry supporting the idiots on both sides, the country loses ....but who the hell cares about that. 

The majority in America, regardless of party, are idiots and they have elected idiots to represent them...who knew ...

If one was serious about draining the swamp or MAGA they would simply refuse to vote for anyone holding office today ..but as usual my idiots are better than the other guys idiots...

[Formerly Once-Ler]

It has to get rat support to pass since some republicans will not vote vote it.  I have little faith anything will get passed, but atleast the GOP can say they made an offer.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Secure%20and%20Succeed%20Act%20of%202018%20-%20%20One-Page%20Summary.pdf

It's one page long but I'm having trouble cutting and pasting the text due to formatting.

[Hoodat]

Secure and Succeed Act of 2018

 

Border Security Trust Fund
 
Strengthens Border and Entry Security
 
•   $25 billion in border trust fund for the completion of a 10-year border security plan, including tactical infrastructure, detection technology, personnel, and port of entry improvement. Includes additional resources and security improvements for the Northern Border.

Additional Border Security Measures
•   Requires DHS to achieve and maintain situational awareness (100% surveillance) and operational control (ability to interdict illegal traffic) of the Southern Border. Applies to current and future administrations.
•   National Guard/Operation Phalanx/ SCAAP/Operation Stone Garden
•   Additional CBP/ICE Agents/Officers and Other Law Enforcement Personnel

Border Security Authorities
•   Ends Catch and Release.
•   Increases penalties for human smuggling/makes it easier to remove smugglers.
•   Enacts Kate’s Law to increase penalties for multiple illegal entries/unlawful border crossings.
•   Provisions to stop fentanyl smuggling.
•   Addresses the unaccompanied alien children humanitarian crisis by giving DHS and immigration courts the authority and resources to conduct expedited immigration court hearings for these children.
•   Updates inadmissibility/removability grounds for drug traffickers, gang members, sex offenders, multiple DUI offenders, human traffickers, terrorists, and violent and dangerous felons.
•   Deters Visa overstay with expedited removal, subject to 30 day grace period.
•   Ends the release of thousands of dangerous criminal aliens every year (Zadvydas Fix).
•   Permanently authorizes voluntary E-verify program.

Reallocates Diversity Visa Lottery
Reallocates the 55,000 visas in the Diversity Visa Lottery to reducing and eliminating the existing family- based and employment-based immigration backlogs

Provides Permanent Solution for DACA recipients
Estimated 1.8 million people. Earned path to citizenship.
•   12 years. 2 years credit for currently enrolled DACA recipients.

Criteria:
•   Obtained a high school diploma or equivalent (if over 18 years of age.)
•   Arrived in the U.S. before 16, prior to June 15, 2012. Was under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012. Same standards used by the Obama Administration for DACA.
•   Passes strict criminal background and good moral character checks.
•   Signs a conditional departure order that may be enforced if they violate certain terms of their status.
•   If 18 or older, pursue one or a combination of three tracks: (1) Serve in the Military; (2) Pursue a postsecondary or vocational degree; or (3) Maintain full time gainful employment.
•   Conditional status revoked for criminal behavior or failure to meet eligibility criteria.

Reforms Extended-family Chain Migration
•Reforms family-based immigration to place a greater emphasis on the nuclear family, limiting family-based immigrant visas to spouses and unmarried children under 18 years old.
•Grandfathers all immigrants who are waiting in line for a pending family-based petition.
•Allows parents of U.S. Citizens (approximately 150,000 per year) to receive non-immigrant visas to enter the
United States for a renewable 5-year period. Visas do not provide a work authorization.
•Family-based immigration reforms for other classes (siblings, adult children) would not take effect until clearance of existing backlogs— giving Congress years to enact merit-based reforms.

[INVAR]

Great...a "better" version of amnesty brought to you by the GOP.

It really takes the bite out of that wonderful line by Trump and cuts the legs out from under him at the negotiating table about "Dems caring more about illegals than Americans" when his own party is doing the Dems dirty work for them.

This is the entire reason for the term 'Uniparty'.

Just more confirmation that my vow to never vote for another Republican ever again is warranted.

[Chosen Daughter]

Secure and Succeed Act of 2018

 

Border Security Trust Fund
 
Strengthens Border and Entry Security
 
•   $25 billion in border trust fund for the completion of a 10-year border security plan, including tactical infrastructure, detection technology, personnel, and port of entry improvement. Includes additional resources and security improvements for the Northern Border.

Additional Border Security Measures
•   Requires DHS to achieve and maintain situational awareness (100% surveillance) and operational control (ability to interdict illegal traffic) of the Southern Border. Applies to current and future administrations.
•   National Guard/Operation Phalanx/ SCAAP/Operation Stone Garden
•   Additional CBP/ICE Agents/Officers and Other Law Enforcement Personnel

Border Security Authorities
•   Ends Catch and Release.
•   Increases penalties for human smuggling/makes it easier to remove smugglers.
•   Enacts Kate’s Law to increase penalties for multiple illegal entries/unlawful border crossings.
•   Provisions to stop fentanyl smuggling.
•   Addresses the unaccompanied alien children humanitarian crisis by giving DHS and immigration courts the authority and resources to conduct expedited immigration court hearings for these children.
•   Updates inadmissibility/removability grounds for drug traffickers, gang members, sex offenders, multiple DUI offenders, human traffickers, terrorists, and violent and dangerous felons.
•   Deters Visa overstay with expedited removal, subject to 30 day grace period.
•   Ends the release of thousands of dangerous criminal aliens every year (Zadvydas Fix).
•   Permanently authorizes voluntary E-verify program.

Reallocates Diversity Visa Lottery
Reallocates the 55,000 visas in the Diversity Visa Lottery to reducing and eliminating the existing family- based and employment-based immigration backlogs

Provides Permanent Solution for DACA recipients
Estimated 1.8 million people. Earned path to citizenship.
•   12 years. 2 years credit for currently enrolled DACA recipients.

Criteria:
•   Obtained a high school diploma or equivalent (if over 18 years of age.)
•   Arrived in the U.S. before 16, prior to June 15, 2012. Was under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012. Same standards used by the Obama Administration for DACA.
•   Passes strict criminal background and good moral character checks.
•   Signs a conditional departure order that may be enforced if they violate certain terms of their status.
•   If 18 or older, pursue one or a combination of three tracks: (1) Serve in the Military; (2) Pursue a postsecondary or vocational degree; or (3) Maintain full time gainful employment.
•   Conditional status revoked for criminal behavior or failure to meet eligibility criteria.

Reforms Extended-family Chain Migration
•Reforms family-based immigration to place a greater emphasis on the nuclear family, limiting family-based immigrant visas to spouses and unmarried children under 18 years old.
•Grandfathers all immigrants who are waiting in line for a pending family-based petition.
•Allows parents of U.S. Citizens (approximately 150,000 per year) to receive non-immigrant visas to enter the
United States for a renewable 5-year period. Visas do not provide a work authorization.
•Family-based immigration reforms for other classes (siblings, adult children) would not take effect until clearance of existing backlogs— giving Congress years to enact merit-based reforms.

In other words major amnesty.  This isn't MAGA.  Looks like the illegals wrote a bill for themselves.  No wall just that big beautiful door that Trump talked about.  Told you.