Border agents released more than 6,400 migrants without court dates before being stopped by court order
NBCNov 23, 2022
The Facts
Anonymous sources say that US and Mexican officials are discussing a new refugee program for some non-Mexicans waiting in Mexico to claim asylum in the US.
Under the new program, migrants who qualify would be able to enter the US under the refugee resettlement program, which is currently only available to applicants who are abroad.
The Spin
Republican narrative
Biden can’t be trusted to create new immigration policies that will keep the US secure and safe. What’s needed isn’t new ways to make it easier for people to enter the US, but better enforcement of immigration law — with state authorities and the military aiding federal agents, who are being overwhelmed because of Biden’s open-border policies.
Democratic narrative
Republican policies on immigration are cruel to those seeking a better life in the US and can incite violence against those already in the country. What’s needed is a policy that verifies asylum seekers’ claims while making sure all legitimate requests are met so that the US can be a refuge for those who need it.
