Michigan Senate Bill SR0098

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/22/24
• Refer: 2/22/24

Caption

A resolution to denounce the open-borders policies of the Biden Administration, condemn the resulting national security and public safety crisis, and urge the President to end his Administration’s open-borders policies.

Impact

The resolution critiques various policies of the Biden Administration, including the termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols and a halt to border wall construction, alleging that these actions have exacerbated the illegal immigration crisis. Supporters of the resolution contend that these open border policies have led to increased drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, and a rise in the number of known and suspected terrorists crossing the southern border. The resolution implies that these problems have turned every state into a 'border state,' thus affecting the nation as a whole.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 98 expresses a formal condemnation of the open-borders policies implemented by the Biden Administration. The resolution highlights a perceived border security crisis, citing significant increases in encounters with illegal immigrants since February 2021, culminating in over 300,000 encounters in December 2023 alone. The resolution emphasizes that during the first three years of the Biden Administration, the total encounters exceeded 7 million, with a substantial number of illegal aliens released into the U.S. interior. These statistics are aimed at portraying a dire scenario that proponents of the resolution argue jeopardizes national security and public safety.

Contention

Opponents may argue that such resolutions reinforce a narrative of fear concerning immigration, which could misrepresent the complexities of immigration policy. Concerns are raised about the potential for legislation addressing border security that could lead to harsher immigration enforcement measures. Additionally, critics of the resolution could suggest that blaming immigration policies solely for national security issues oversimplifies the factors contributing to these challenges, thereby hindering constructive dialogue on comprehensive immigration reform.