The NPR Politics Podcast The Migrant Crisis On The Border And The Hill
Jan 11, 2024
Jasmine Garsd, NPR's immigration reporter, sheds light on the escalating migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. She discusses the impact of violence and oppression pushing migrants to seek refuge. The conversation pivots to the challenges of Biden's immigration policies and the intertwining of these issues with impending government funding negotiations. Garsd highlights a recent meeting with Mexican officials aimed at curbing unauthorized crossings and emphasizes the urgent need for bipartisan efforts to reform immigration policy.
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Diverse Migrants at the Border
- Jasmine Garsd describes a diverse group of migrants at the border, including people from Ukraine, Russia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
- These migrants are fleeing conflicts, repressive governments, poverty, and gang violence.
Biden Administration's Immigration Approach
- The Biden administration uses a "carrot and stick" approach to immigration.
- This encourages legal pathways while also addressing those entering through non-legal means, often misinformed by organized crime.
Republicans' Impeachment of Mayorkas
- House Republicans see the border crisis as a political advantage and blame Secretary Mayorkas for perceived failures.
- They initiated impeachment proceedings, citing him as responsible for the overwhelmed system and ignoring the law.