10-22-2018, 04:52 PM
(10-22-2018, 03:14 PM)Duchess Wrote:(10-22-2018, 09:10 AM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: That needs to come via legislation from our government, which has failed to address the issue proactively for a decade.Republicans control Congress, what is stopping them from doing what they want?
The Republican Freedom Caucus isn't open to many of the immigration policies put forth in bi-partisan proposals, so McConnell won't put immigration reform to vote on the floor.
I do believe there are quite a few Republicans who want to make the necessary changes, but they're stymied by the extremists in their party.