Kamala and Illegal Immigration

 U.S. Citizenship Act

The US Citizenship Act is a comprehensive immigration reform bill aimed at modernizing the US immigration system, addressing the root causes of migration, and responsibly managing the southern border. The bill proposes significant changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and has undergone several iterations.

Key Provisions

  1. Earned Path to Citizenship: The bill provides a pathway to citizenship for approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants, as well as current DACA and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries, essential workers, and agricultural laborers.
  2. Adjustment of Status: The bill amends INA Section 245, allowing non-citizens already in the US to adjust their status to lawful permanent residence (green card) without having to travel abroad and receive an immigrant visa.
  3. Immigrant Visa System Reform: The bill eliminates country-specific visa annual maximums, creates a new system for allocating visas, and increases Diversity Visas to 80,000 from 55,000.
  4. Border Security: The bill includes measures to strengthen border security, improve migrant processing, and enhance cooperation with Central American countries to address the root causes of migration.
  5. Immigrant Integration: The bill promotes immigrant and refugee integration and citizenship, including language training, education, and access to social services.
  6. NO BAN Act: The bill prohibits discrimination based on religion and limits presidential authority to issue future bans.

Recent Developments

  1. US Citizenship Act of 2021: Introduced in the 117th Congress, this bill aimed to provide an earned path to citizenship, reform the immigrant visa system, and strengthen border security.
  2. U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023: A revised version of the bill was introduced in the 118th Congress, focusing on border security, immigration reform, and humanitarian protections.
  3. Fact Sheet: President Biden’s Immigration Bill: In 2021, President Biden sent a bill to Congress, outlining his commitment to modernizing the US immigration system, promoting diversity, and providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Challenges and Controversies

  1. Border Security: The bill’s border security provisions have been criticized for being inadequate or too focused on technology, rather than addressing the root causes of migration.
  2. Pathway to Citizenship: The bill’s earned path to citizenship has been debated, with some arguing it is too lenient or does not provide sufficient penalties for those who entered the country illegally.
  3. Immigrant Visa System Reform: The bill’s changes to the immigrant visa system have been criticized for potentially favoring certain countries or groups over others.

Conclusion

The US Citizenship Act is a complex and multifaceted bill aimed at reforming the US immigration system. While it has undergone several iterations, its ultimate passage and implementation remain uncertain. The bill’s provisions, including its earned path to citizenship, border security measures, and immigrant visa system reform, continue to be debated and refined.


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