Morning Wire Migrant Crisis Funding & Transgender Treatment Bills | 2.9.23
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Feb 9, 2023 Border Patrol agents shine a light on the challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, while Vice President Harris pledges $4.2 billion to tackle the Central American migrant crisis. States are witnessing fierce debates over bills regulating transgender treatments for minors, with activists launching significant protests. Meanwhile, corporations are distancing themselves from social justice movements, reflecting a major shift in their commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives. The podcast delves into these pressing issues and their implications.
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Border Crisis Testimony
- Border Patrol agents testified that migrants believe there's an "open border" since Biden took office.
- Vice President Harris announced $4.2 billion to address the "root causes" of migration in Central America.
Harris's Immigration Plan
- Kamala Harris claims her plan has seen success, citing decreased migration.
- However, migration numbers are still much higher than in 2020 and don't account for surges from other countries.
Oklahoma Transgender Bills
- Oklahoma is considering bills banning sex change surgeries for those under 26 and puberty blockers for minors.
- Transgender activists protested these bills at the state capitol.