2024 Budget Appropriations for Immigration and Border Enforcement

SOURCE npr.org
The 2024 budget appropriations include increased money for immigration and border enforcement, with the House of Representatives emphasizing heightened spending on curbing illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border. The package has been approved by the House and is now heading to the Senate.

Key Points

  • House of Representatives approved $1.2 trillion bipartisan package
  • Republicans emphasized increased spending on curbing illegal immigration
  • Package includes increase in ICE detention beds and border agents

Pros

  • Increased funding for border enforcement
  • Efforts to curb illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border

Cons

  • All attempts to fund more border security have failed