President Trump's Cabinet Seeks More Resources for Border Security

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Trump's top Cabinet members are asking Congress for more resources to secure the U.S. southern border and facilitate deportations. They are urging for additional law enforcement officers, military personnel, aircraft, transportation means, immigration judges, construction materials, and detention facilities. The request coincides with the upcoming spending bill deadline and the need for bipartisan support in the Senate.

Key Points

  • Request for resources includes law enforcement officers, military personnel, aircraft, transportation means, immigration judges, construction materials, and detention facilities
  • Efforts coincide with the March 14 spending bill deadline and the requirement for bipartisan support in the Senate
  • Reconciliation process could lower the threshold for Senate passage from 60 votes to 51

Pros

  • Enhanced border security
  • Facilitating large-scale deportations

Cons

  • Need for bipartisan support in the Senate
  • Challenges in passing a spending bill with satisfactory border funding