Sen. Lindsey Graham just wrapped up a press conference where he detailed legislation he’s proposing to end the ongoing immigration crisis at the southern border. In summary, via ABC News:
– Asylum must be filed in country of origin or Mexico
– Treat Central American unaccompanied minors like those from Canada, Mexico
– Families held together up to 100 days
– 500 new immigration judges
Details from the briefing:
Lindsey Graham has introduced the Secure and Protect Act of 2019. The massive immigration reform bill would: pic.twitter.com/kANwtZYgSV
— Anna Giaritelli (@Anna_Giaritelli) May 15, 2019
So, will his plan to allow for asylum application outside of the U.S. work to slow down the flow? There’s still an incentive to come to America to file for asylum. The asylum seeker would simply say at the border, “it was so dangerous I had to leave immediately” or “they target those who seek asylum from a consulate or embassy.”
NEW: Sen. Lindsey Graham introduces legislation to address "crisis at the southern border."
"In the future, you can apply for asylum from Central America, but you have to do so in an American consulate or embassy in your home country." https://t.co/20NWyrahhT pic.twitter.com/26VDidaLle
— ABC News (@ABC) May 15, 2019
And a wall is not part of his plan:
GRAHAM: "A wall will not fix this (migrants seeking asylum)…. these people want to be caught, they walk up and ask for agents." pic.twitter.com/o1qnQblMWd
— Angelica Carrillo (@acarrillonews) May 15, 2019
And even with this anti-Trump stance, libs are still angry at the plan:
Lindsey Graham wants to hold toddlers in jail at the border for 100 days https://t.co/EDZ3d2TraK
— Oliver Willis (@owillis) May 15, 2019
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