Moderates await, prep for window on immigration reform

Swim19 · 03-15-2017, 02:03 PM

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If Trump were to throw his weight behind a compromise deal, it would likely pick up momentum. At the same time, were he to strongly oppose a deal, it could be a death knell. As one Republican lawmaker said privately, most lawmakers are fearful of a vicious Trump tweet directed their way to "blow them up."

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Tillis suggested putting together pairs of compromises that satisfy both sides to gain momentum. He said he'd start with border security -- a key issue to conservatives -- and pair that with legislation codifying protections for undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children, covered under the Obama administration DACA program. From there, he said, deals could be made on visa reform and E-Verify, as well as enforcement against employers who abuse illegal immigration.

"So that to me is a classic example of a starting place," Tillis said. "(Steps) need to be paired with good common sense law and order and compassionate, rational policies for the people who are here illegally present, and I think that if we do that, then we start building the momentum to solve the problem."

Some think an early opportunity may arise this month, when the White House presents its budget request to Congress. Trump is expected to ask for money for his long-promised border wall, as well as implementing his executive orders calling for increased border security and enforcement capacity. That could be a window for DACA, some hope. Other optimistic estimates range from a possible opportunity late this year into next year, the second of Trump's term.

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On Monday, the top Senate Democrats led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to Republican leadership saying that including any border wall funding in a must-pass continuation of government funding that expires in April could result in a government shutdown.

Privately, many Democrats feel that they would ultimately be willing to compromise with Republicans out of fear of Trump's policies and for the opportunity to get something done for a population they've long sought to protect. But publicly, the party insists it stands ready to come to the table only when Trump abandons his aggressive efforts to deport and detain undocumented immigrants.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/15/politi...ump/index.html

tf2legend · 03-15-2017, 02:09 PM

Now we're talking. Let's do this guys, its time to compromise!

Got_Daca · 03-15-2017, 02:10 PM

Dems, please don't fvck up this opportunity for DACAers.

Citizenship for all undocs will NEVER materialize.

Take what you can, while you can.

g33k · 03-15-2017, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tf2legend

Now we're talking. Let's do this guys, its time to compromise!

This goes on every couple of years and always falls short.

dado123 · 03-15-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by g33k

This goes on every couple of years and always falls short.

Not to be pessimistic but this is the usual cycle, new prez, talk of immigration reform within the first year, early second year, then mid term elections roll around, November 2018 (which is not that far away), then New Prez election 2020, and immigration reform does not happen. I hope we get something this year.

Got_Daca · 03-15-2017, 02:46 PM

This is not a usual cycle.

Swim19 · 03-15-2017, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dado123

Not to be pessimistic but this is the usual cycle, new prez, talk of immigration reform within the first year, early second year, then mid term elections roll around, November 2018 (which is not that far away), then New Prez election 2020, and immigration reform does not happen. I hope we get something this year.

I agree. Though there is one difference, the existence of DACA.

JavierHTx · 03-15-2017, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dado123

Not to be pessimistic but this is the usual cycle, new prez, talk of immigration reform within the first year, early second year, then mid term elections roll around, November 2018 (which is not that far away), then New Prez election 2020, and immigration reform does not happen. I hope we get something this year.

Pretty much but people for some reason think Donald Trump is gonna do something. lol

libertarian1776 · 03:30 PM

yeah i know right.. i hope he cancels DACA soon.

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Originally Posted by JavierHTx

Pretty much but people for some reason think Donald Trump is gonna do something. lol

DogJuiceMan · 03-15-2017, 03:16 PM

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Moderates await, prep for window on immigration reform