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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Working to Increase Migrants – Watch

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Working to Increase Migrants – Watch

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is working to expand migration from Central America as the Biden administration anticipates a surge at the southern border this summer.

Mayorkas, alongside USAID Administrator Samantha Power, met with officials from Spain and Canada to discuss increasing labor-related migration. The U.S. is committed to welcoming more migrants from Central America and providing technical support for “sending countries” to beef up their ability to facilitate migration.

“The meeting focused on specific actions each country will take on expanding labor pathways that promote safe, orderly, humane, and regular migration, as well as to create economic and social opportunities and strengthen development options for the people of northern Central America and other countries in the Americas,” USAID spokeswoman Jessica Jennings said.

The Biden administration is hoping that by expanding legal pathways for migration, it can discourage people from attempting to cross the border illegally. However, critics say that the administration is simply encouraging more people to come to the United States.

“This is a recipe for disaster,” said Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). “The Biden administration is opening the floodgates to illegal immigration. This will only lead to more crime, more drugs, and more strain on our resources.”

The Biden administration has already seen a surge in illegal immigration since taking office. In February, the number of apprehensions at the southern border reached its highest level in 20 years.

Another U.S. goal is to provide up to $65 million of taxpayer dollars to Central American nations “to operationalize a pilot grant program for agricultural employers to address labor instability and labor shortages.”

The meeting occurred as Title 42 is set to end on May 11. With the end of the policy looming, border crossings remain high and are expected to increase. Border Patrol chief Raul Ortiz said on Monday that law enforcement made over 22,000 apprehensions at the southern border over a three-day period.

Written by Mark Stevens - May 4, 2023