Senate seeks to whittle down Trump border demands

jaylove16 · 10-29-2017, 03:01 PM

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Senators are moving away from the White House's long list of demands as they try to negotiate an agreement on a key Obama-era immigration program.

Trump decided to nix the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and released a seven-page list of immigration “principles” outlining what the administration wants as they jockey for leverage ahead of negotiations with Capitol Hill.

But senators—while acknowledging they support the “merit based” immigration reform favored by Trump and conservatives—have appeared cool to the wide-raging plan advocated by the White House.

They warn that an overly broad package would sink the chances of an agreement on undocumented immigrants brought into the country illegally as children.

“I do support merit-based immigration reform but what I don’t want to do is get back into the morasses of comprehensive immigration reform. That’s why I think the …simpler and more easily accomplished goal would be to marry up some fix for the DACA beneficiaries with a border security and enforcement bill,” Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), said in response to a question about the administration’s plan.

Cornyn, the No. 2 GOP senator and a member of the Judiciary Committee, added that lawmakers could circle back to additional immigration legislation but “we’ve tried to do immigration reform as one big comprehensive bill and we’ve failed every time.”

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) added a DACA fix and border security would be a “good marriage.”

“So I think there’s a deal there that we don’t do comprehensive immigration reform but you make a down payment on dealing with the 11 million by starting with the dreamers. You make a down payment on fixing the causes of illegal immigration by plugging some loopholes,” Graham said.

He floated that lawmakers could do a “round two” of immigration legislation that would tackle immigration visas, e-verify and dealing with parents of “dreamers” and agricultural workers.

n the Senate, negotiations are being lead by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, who has convened a working group of senators to try to come up with an agreement.

Spokesmen for Grassley didn’t respond to a request for comment about details of the talks. But the GOP senator has repeatedly noted that he doesn’t think funding for a border wall needs to be part of the deal.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Graham, who have previously joined up on immigration legislation, are also negotiating on a potential agreement.

“We’re trying to see if there’s a path in the Senate, where we might be able to achieve the DREAM Act and border security in the right way,” Durbin said.

Graham, asked about his talks with Durbin, noted that he has also been talking with the White House.

“I sort of know what they want. And we’ll see. What they’re telling me they want, which will remain between me and them, is pretty reasonable. We’ll see if we can get there,” he said.

Asked if it overlapped with the seven-page list of priorities, Graham added that “it’s within my view reasonable, and a small list not a long list.”

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/3...border-demands

No way we are going back into the shadows!

Copper · 10-29-2017, 03:05 PM

I really like that Graham said "it will remain between me and them".

Part of what ruined the whole Pelosi/Schummer-Trump deal was that they got too ahead of themselves by speaking to the media and the liberal media turned the story into negative press for President Trump.

2Face · 10-29-2017, 03:20 PM

This is quite possibly the BEST up to date article I've read. This summarizes everything that's about to come. This also tells me that they are using this first compromise as a STEP 1 for broader reform! The fact that Cornyn, Graham and Grassley are all involved in this and have this consensus is VERY VERY GOOD NEWS. Cornyn and Grassley are very influential in the immigration debate. A big FUCK YOU to all "Clean Dream Act" proponents. Expect massive opposition from these people! We need December to come here fast so they can pass all this shit very quick through a Spending Bill.

Got_Daca · 10-29-2017, 03:24 PM

Looking good boyos

Got_Daca · 10-29-2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Face

This is quite possibly the BEST up to date article I've read. This summarizes everything that's about to come. This also tells me that they are using this first compromise as a STEP 1 for broader reform! The fact that Cornyn, Graham and Grassley are all involved in this and have this consensus is VERY VERY GOOD NEWS. Cornyn and Grassley are very influential in the immigration debate. A big FUCK YOU to all "Clean Dream Act" proponents. Expect massive opposition from these people! We need December to come here fast so they can pass all this shit very quick through a Spending Bill.

Praying hard nothing serious happens between now and Dec.

Some idiot on daca killing people etc.

You are right Sen GOP leaders pretty much want to get it done

libertarian1776 · 03:43 PM

its a lock, unless some BS happens between now and December. (highly doubt it)

no DACA'er will ever go back to the shadows. i can 100% damn guarantee you guys that!
(swim19 agreed with me in a private conversation as well.)

hope ya'll got your application fees ready. keep it one hunnid!

*and with the whole Mueller indictment coming in hot on Monday (gonna be Manafort or Flynn) the dominoes will start to fall with this administration but we will be enjoying any impeachment or 25th amendment process as conditional legal permanent residents next year, President Paul Ryan baby! lol

drink up, my peeps. im pouring my corona/coors light for da DREAMers.

Smooth · 10-29-2017, 03:37 PM

Guys,

This is completely unacceptable. Clean Dream Act now; the parties aren't negotiating yet. We must wait one mili-second before winter recess to reach a deal, or we are in a weaker position.

lmfao sike!!

dtrt09 · 10-29-2017, 03:50 PM

Dream Act will pass by December.

Not deferred action, Daca crap; the real, permanent, fair Dream Act for all childhood arrivals.

We must learn our lesson and understand the precious time that was sacrificed waiting for the "next election" as the paid lobbyists have been telling the community in order to keep their foot in DC's door.

The thing is they have to have this done before Thanksgiving because Congress recesses for almost two weeks.

2Face · 10-29-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by libertarian1776

its a lock, unless some BS happens between now and December. (highly doubt it)

no DACA'er will ever go back to the shadows. i can 100% damn guarantee you guys that!
(swim19 agreed with me in a private conversation as well.)

hope ya'll got your application fees ready. keep it one hunnid!

*and with the whole Mueller indictment coming in hot on Monday (gonna be Manafort or Flynn) the dominoes will start to fall with this administration but we will be enjoying any impeachment or 25th amendment process as conditional legal permanent residents next year, President Paul Ryan baby! lol

drink up, my peeps. im pouring my corona/coors light for da DREAMers.

Yes Sir. We are on a collission course man. This roller coaster is headed straight down. We've got to make a run for glory man. Get Dream Act + Border Security passed through Spending Bill. Have Trump sign it, then we could care less what if he's taken out by Mueller because under Paul Ryan we certainly will have Comprehensive Reform! Getting a bit ahead of myself but if this passes, I hope it is implemented quick for DACA recipients. Just send us all green card immediately lol.

2Face · 10-29-2017, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dtrt09

Dream Act will pass by December.

Not deferred action, Daca crap; the real, permanent, fair Dream Act for all childhood arrivals.

We must learn our lesson and understand the precious time that was sacrificed waiting for the "next election" as the paid lobbyists have been telling the community in order to keep their foot in DC's door.

The thing is they have to have this done before Thanksgiving because Congress recesses for almost two weeks.

Whenever old DAP heads from back in the day say things like this it makes me feel very optimistic!!

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