2020 is almost here. With the new year comes more 2020 U.S. Presidential campaigning. Several Democratic nominees are on the ballet, many of whom promise change in immigration policies. Most obviously will differ from incumbent Republican President Donald Trump’s current policies. If elected, a Democrat President would be left with some curious tasks when it comes to U.S. immigration. Could we perhaps gain some insight into what Democrat immigration policies would look like in 2021 and beyond? In previous posts, we discussed trending topics of discussion such as the Supreme Court hearing on DACA, the border wall construction in Arizona, and constant updates on the public charge rule, but nothing has been more prevalent in the national news than the Central American Migrant crisis at the U.S. border. The influx of recent arrivals at the southern border from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras has taken a front seat, from the presidential debates to all major news media outlets. The wave of migrants has caused Immigration Courts to adjust their case loads, but seems to be primarily a Department of Homeland Security (or “DHS”) issue that still has no clear cut solution. Our nation's past and current events sculpt what our future immigration policy talking points and progressive debates will become. We already have had a glimpse of some talking points when it comes to immigration at the 2019 presidential debates, with another debate soon approaching on Thursday, December 19th. According to some sources, the three main hot-button issues within immigration, at the forefront of discussion for the 2020 campaigning year, include: DACA The Central American migrant crisis Construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall The more nuanced topic discussions then boil down, but are not limited to: The purported criminality of unlawful entries Whether or not to decrease or “cap” immigrant numbers Customs and Border Protection (CBP) budgeting Reform to family-based immigration and moving more toward a merits-based system, and Further discussion of the DREAM Act If you have any questions or concerns on how the current immigration policies may impact you or a loved one, or are in need of an immigration lawyer, contact Ibrahim Law Office today.
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