The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) commends Senate and House leaders for approving a reconciliation package that shields immigration enforcement from anti-borders Democrat demands. The $70 billion allocated ensures border security and interior enforcement receive steady funding through the remainder of the Trump administration.

"After four years of damaging border and immigration disorder under the Biden administration, the American people chose sanity, security and safety," stated Dale Wilcox, executive director and general counsel of FAIR. "Influenced by the radical wing of their party, congressional Democrats halted the Department of Homeland Security for three months with demands that would have effectively ended efforts to remove millions of people present in the country illegally."

"While robust immigration enforcement can now proceed at least through January 20, 2029, statutory reforms remain essential to prevent future administrations from undermining national security and American interests as the Biden administration did," Wilcox added. "In 2023 the House approved H.R. 2 to close loopholes that permitted millions of illegal entries under President Biden, yet the Senate declined to consider it. With Republicans now leading that chamber and a president ready to sign such legislation, we urge Congress to deliver an updated version to his desk before the 119th Congress concludes."

H.R. 2 would raise the standard for credible fear claims to curb asylum system abuse for gaining entry. The measure would also bar future administrations from mass releases of illegal aliens into the country on questionable claims and would halt misuse of humanitarian parole that allowed millions of inadmissible aliens entry plus work authorization under the Biden administration.

"Passage of this reconciliation bill marks a major victory for the American people and the public interest, yet it remains a short-term success," Wilcox concluded. "With $70 billion available the Trump administration can sustain efforts to deport millions of illegal aliens still present. Enacting H.R. 2 would ensure that large future expenditures for removals become unnecessary because entries would be prevented at the outset."

To schedule an interview with one of FAIR's spokespersons, please contact Hayley Hill at [email protected].

SOURCE Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)