**Call for Amnesty as Fear of Trump’s Deportation Threat Grows**
Concerned Lawmakers Urge Biden to Protect Undocumented Immigrants
Over 80 Democratic lawmakers have implored President Biden to take decisive steps to grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants before any potential return of former President Donald Trump to power. Their plea stems from Trump’s threat to deport millions of undocumented individuals if re-elected.
In a letter sent to Biden, the lawmakers expressed their alarm at the potential consequences of such a move. “Deporting all such individuals… would devastate the American economy and destroy American families,” the letter reads.
Pathways to Legal Status
The lawmakers urge Biden to streamline pathways for undocumented immigrants with clean records and strong ties to the United States. This includes simplifying the process for DACA recipients, allowing spouses of Americans to work while green card applications are pending, and creating a process to grant parole to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.
Threats to Families and Businesses
The letter emphasizes the crucial role undocumented immigrants play in American society. They contribute to businesses, provide essential services, and raise families in communities across the nation. Deporting these individuals would disrupt families and have severe economic consequences.
Trump’s Deportation Pledge
Trump has repeatedly threatened to use the National Guard to carry out mass deportations if returned to office. A recent Wall Street Journal poll shows that Trump would be competitive in key battleground states. This has fueled fears that his deportation policies could become reality.
Call for Immediate Action
The lawmakers argue that the threat of deportation is a “clear and present danger” and that Biden needs to take immediate action to protect undocumented immigrants. They contend that doing so would “provide much needed relief for undocumented immigrants and the American businesses, families, and communities that rely upon them.”
White House Response
The White House has yet to respond to the letter. However, the Biden campaign has stated that it is committed to protecting undocumented immigrants from deportation.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
