Dems: Wall is 'opposite of what America stands for'
01/25/17 04:54 PM EST
Democrats and Hispanic leaders railed against President Trump's executive orders on immigration Wednesday, labeling the proposals ineffective, wasteful and inhumane.
"The United States is the shining light of freedom, liberty, and prosperity to the world. We welcome all who are willing to work hard to achieve their American dream,” Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) said in a statement.
“A wall is the exact opposite of what America stands for."
Trump signed two executive orders on immigration Wednesday, one calling for immediate construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and increased immigration enforcement, and the other for cooperation between local law enforcement officials and immigration authorities."Beginning today, the United States of America gets back control of its borders, gets back its borders," Trump said at the Department of Homeland Security.
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