The Senate, yesterday, defeated three "bad" amendments that would militarize our border and do nothing for millions of families across the US who need immigration reform.
The following amendments, which needed at least 60 votes to pass, were all rejected:
Amendment 4214: Introduced by Senator McCain (R-AZ), would have added 6,000 more National Guard agents to the southern border. The amendment failed to pass 51-46.
Amendment 4228: Introduced by Senator Kyl (R-AZ), would have fully funded Operation Streamline at the southern border. The amendment failed to pass 54-44.
Amendment 4202: Introduced by Senator Cornyn (R-TX), would have added enforcement personnel, and 3,300 new detention beds at the southern border. The amendment failed to pass 54-43.
Amendment 4177: Introduced by Senator DeMint (R-SC), would have required the completion, within a year, of 700-miles of double-layered fencing along the southern border. The amendment failed to pass 45-52.
By: Richard I Fleischer, an attorney with over 30 years experience practicing Immigration Law in Cincinnati, Ohio and throughout the United States
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