House Republicans push to codify Remain In Mexico policy
A group of House Republicans are aiming to codify President-elect Donald Trump's Remain In Mexico policy, requiring migrants seeking asylum at the U.S. southwestern border to await their immigration proceedings in Mexico. The bill is led by Rep. Brandon Gill and is seen as a step to secure the border and address issues created by Democrats.
Key Points
- Rep. Brandon Gill leading the effort
- Policy requires migrants to await immigration proceedings in Mexico
- Federal judge halted Biden administration from stopping the program
- Trump's policy seen as a viable solution to alleviate strain on U.S. border cities and towns
- Codifying the policy in federal law would make it harder to repeal under a different administration
Pros
- Securing the border
- Addressing problems created by Democrats
- Providing a solution to help cities and towns on the U.S. side of the border
Cons
- Criticized as cruel and inhumane by human rights groups and left-wing organizations
- Accusations of rape and other crimes faced by migrants waiting in Mexico