Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act
If passed, HB 7594 would have significant implications on immigration enforcement practices within the United States. It seeks to legally bind executive orders that have previously been enacted but are subject to change with each administration. This could result in a more rigorous and standardized approach to immigration enforcement, impacting both undocumented immigrants and local jurisdictions. Effective measures like the 'Remain in Mexico' policy would directly affect the treatment of asylum seekers at the southern border.
House Bill 7594, titled the 'Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act', aims to enact several immigration-related executive orders into federal law. The bill encompasses provisions that seek to enhance border security through the construction of physical barriers, while also enforcing measures that limit immigration, such as ending 'catch and release' practices and reinforcing existing laws to end sanctuary cities. The bill reflects a strong push from certain lawmakers to solidify the Trump-era policies regarding immigration and border control.
The bill is likely to face considerable opposition. Advocates for immigrant rights argue that these measures infringe on the rights of individuals seeking asylum and could lead to further humanitarian crises. They decry the proposals to eliminate sanctuary city protections and the modification of citizenship by birth, which they view as discriminatory. Furthermore, the policy's intent to reinforce barriers at the borders is contentious, as many view it as a symbolic and practical misstep that does not address the root causes of migration.