The 'deal' the Democrats got is a shameful attempt to undermine the rule of law on immigration issues

Erick Erickson:
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The legislation would actually allow local governments through which the border wall would built to block its construction. The legislation would also restrict where the border wall could be built. Coincidentally, several friends in the House of Representatives tell me it can only be built in areas where the local governments are overwhelmingly Democrat.

Likewise, the legislation would prohibit any sponsor of an unaccompanied minor from being deported. Not only that, anyone who could be classified as a “potential sponsor” would avoid deportation. On top of that, anyone living in the household of a sponsor or potential sponsor could avoid deportation. That just opens the door to MS-13 gang members to avoid deportation because they could be potential sponsors to unaccompanied minors or live in the households of sponsors and potential sponsors.

This really is not good. Republicans and Democrats, anticipating the President would go with an emergency declaration, is statutorily restricting where the wall can be built and providing clever loopholes to MS-13 to ensure they cannot be deported.

This deal is not fair. It is terrible and should be vetoed.
If Erickson is right it would be a trap for the President if he were to sign it.  If the President attempts to suspend its ridiculous requirements the Democrats would likely use that as an excuse to start impeachment.

One thing is clear.  The Democrats claim that they oppose open borders is a lie.  Thjey are trying to enshrine open borders with this legislation.

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