In the latest episode of dysfunction on Capitol Hill, the focus is on the ongoing immigration debate. A series of events has brought us to this point, where the prospects for reaching a compromise seem increasingly uncertain.
When President Biden took office on January 20th, 2021, his administration sought to undo many of the immigration policies implemented by the previous Trump administration, citing concerns about their harshness and lack of humanity. One such policy was the Remain in Mexico policy, which required asylum seekers to stay south of the border. As a result of these policy changes, there has been a significant increase in migrant arrivals and requests for asylum.
