Senators from both sides of the aisle have come together to back a Senate bill that would provide a path to citizenship for Dreamers.
The Senate bill promises a pathway to citizenship for 2 million Dreamers. At the same time the bill sets aside $25 billion to $40 billion for border security.
Wait, a bill that both helps Dreamers but pushes restrictions at the border? How did this happen?
This is primarily because of the primary proponent of the bill, Arizona’s Senator Kyrsten Sinema.
She said they needed legislation to further restrict illegal border crossings as her state suffered the most with lax regulations.
Will this pass? Sinema is optimistic in the Senate, despite the control of Democrats. The House is in a trickier situation, with more further right-wing legislators asserting control on the House floor.
As for the White House, President Joe Biden said Congress needs to pass a “comprehensive” immigration plan.
So far, President Biden has leaned into using Trump-era policies to limit illegal immigration.
Until this so-called comprehensive law is passed, Dreamers will continue to be in wait for their future.
To seek advice for Dreamers, consult a trusted immigration lawyer.
