Acting CBP chief, Border Patrol union back Senate border deal

The acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the union representing Border Patrol agents both endorsed the bipartisan Senate border security bill on Monday, pushing critical aspects of the plan from those who enforce it. Added support.

Both endorsements, first reported by Fox News, come as the Senate deal faces massive opposition from House Republicans, with Republican leaders saying that even if it passes the Senate, the House He has promised not to even take a vote.

The bipartisan deal overhauls the asylum program, funds thousands of new immigration officials, authorizes the president to close the border on an emergency basis, and funds foreign aid priorities overseas. I will provide a.

“This proposed bill would provide the most powerful tools in decades to effectively manage immigration and strengthen our nation’s border security,” said CBP Acting Director Troy Miller. he said in a leaked internal memo to employees. Acquired by FOX News.

Miller highlighted systemic reforms, as well as parts of the deal that expand the Border Patrol’s powers and fund 1,500 new officers.

“By combining these tools and resources, we will be able to maximize harm against illegal immigrants, maintain order and security at our borders, and properly prioritize the critical missions of national security and public safety.” ” he said.

Miller also reiterated the language in which President Biden endorsed the package on Sunday, calling the proposed agreement “tough” and “fair.”

The National Border Patrol Council, a union of more than 18,000 Border Patrol agents, said the agreement is “not perfect” but “much better than the current situation”

Federal President Brandon Judd is a prominent critic of President Biden and his administration’s handling of border policy. He told a House subcommittee hearing last week that Biden had “destabilized the Southwest border.”

The deal has support from Senate leaders and presidents of both parties, but in addition to former President Trump, some House Republicans oppose it, saying it would hand Democrats a political victory before the general election. is increasing.