Review of: JD Vance Accuses Kamala Harris of Promoting ‘Mass Amnesty Bill’ Over Border Security

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Senator JD Vance unleashes scathing criticism on Vice President Kamala Harris for promoting what he deems a “mass amnesty bill” disguised as border security legislation.

At a Glance

Sen. JD Vance accuses VP Harris of supporting a “mass amnesty bill” instead of true border security
The bill sets a cap of 2 million illegal immigrants per year before border shutdown
It codifies “Catch and Release,” allowing asylum seekers to stay in the U.S. for up to 15 years
Vance argues the bill lacks genuine bipartisan support and fails to address key border security issues

Vance Exposes Harris’s “Border Security” Bill as Amnesty in Disguise

In a bold move that has caught the attention of conservatives across the nation, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has publicly called out Vice President Kamala Harris for promoting legislation he claims is nothing more than a “mass amnesty bill.” The bill, which Harris touts as a bipartisan border security measure, has come under intense scrutiny from Vance and other Republicans who argue it does little to address the ongoing crisis at the southern border.

Vance’s critique of the bill reveals several alarming provisions that seem to contradict its purported purpose of enhancing border security. According to the Ohio Senator, the legislation sets a staggering cap of two million illegal immigrants per year before triggering a border shutdown. This provision alone has raised eyebrows among those concerned with the already record-breaking numbers of migrant encounters under the Biden-Harris administration.

“Catch and Release” Codified into Law

Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the bill is its codification of the “Catch and Release” policy. This provision would allow asylum seekers to remain in the United States with work permits while their cases are being adjudicated, a process that Vance points out can take up to 15 years. Critics argue that this effectively provides a pathway for millions of illegal immigrants to integrate into American communities with little oversight or intention of deportation.

“Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) is calling out legislation promoted by Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail that he says is a ‘mass amnesty bill’ to effectively legalize illegal immigration to the United States.” – Source

Vance further argues that the bill would prevent future administrations from undoing the “Catch and Release” policy, potentially tying the hands of presidents who might seek to implement stricter border control measures. This aspect of the legislation has particularly alarmed conservatives who view it as a long-term strategy to circumvent meaningful immigration reform.

Glaring Omissions in Border Security Measures

The Ohio Senator has also highlighted significant omissions in the bill that he believes are crucial for genuine border security. Notably absent are provisions for constructing or maintaining a border wall, a cornerstone of many conservative border security proposals. Additionally, the bill fails to address the controversial parole system, which the Biden-Harris administration has used extensively to admit migrants into the country.

“Okay, here was the bill … number one, it sets a maximum cap on the number of illegal immigrants we can have before the border shuts down. That maximum cap is two million illegal aliens a year.” – Source

These glaring omissions, combined with what Vance describes as minimal support for Border Patrol, have led him to conclude that the bill is not truly about border security at all. Instead, he asserts that it is a thinly veiled attempt to legalize mass immigration under the guise of reform.

Bipartisan Opposition Challenges Harris’s Claims

Despite Vice President Harris’s claims of bipartisan support for the bill, Vance points out that opposition to the legislation crosses party lines. Several Senate Democrats and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus have voiced their disapproval, suggesting that the bill’s lack of support is more bipartisan than its backing.

“By the way, like six Democrats voted against that piece of legislation because they thought it was a disaster.” – Source

As the debate over this contentious bill continues, it is clear that Senator Vance and his allies are determined to expose what they see as a dangerous attempt to fundamentally alter U.S. immigration policy. With record numbers of migrant encounters at the border and growing concerns about national security, the stakes in this legislative battle could not be higher for the future of American border control and immigration policy.