House Takes Action on Border Security with GOP Bill

House Republicans narrowly passed a border security bill that seeks to revive and stiffen a series of border policies pursued by the Trump administration, including construction of a border wall, the “Remain in Mexico” practice, and expedited deportation of unaccompanied children. The bill also mandates that companies verify their employees are legally eligible to work in the United States through a program known as E-Verify, and criminalizes visa overstays of more than 10 days. The legislation has no chance in the Democratic-led Senate and President Biden has threatened to veto it. Democrats warned that the bill would empower cartels and fuel unprecedented levels of chaos at the border.