Why Trump's deal with Mexico is doomed: Jungles, judges and Democrats
By Nolan Rappaport, opinion contributor — 06/23/19 11:30 AM EDT President Donald Trump and the Mexican government have reached an agreement on dealing with the dramatic increase in migrants moving from Central America through Mexico to the United States, a migration that has created a humanitarian and security crisis at our border.
Mexico probably won't be able to provide as much help as Trump is expecting, and their agreement will face serious legal challenges. But Democratic opposition to meaningful border security measures hasn't left the president with any good alternatives.
AgreementMexico will use its National Guard to curb irregular migration throughout Mexico, giving priority to its southern border with Guatemala.
The United States will expand the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program across its entire border with Mexico. Undocumented migrants crossing our southern border to seek asylum will be returned to Mexico to wait for a hearing on their asylum claims.
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https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/449853-why-trumps-deal-with-mexico-is-doomed-jungles-judges-and-democrats
