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In a bold move aimed at bringing order and efficiency to the immigration court system, Republican Rep. Kay Granger of Texas has spearheaded a bill to cut funding for the heavily backlogged Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR). This bill, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, slashes $16 million from EOIR’s budget, a much-needed step to rein in the out-of-control backlog of over two million cases clogging up the system.
With over 6.5 million illegal migrants swarming the southern border since fiscal year 2021, it’s high time we take serious action to address the crisis. These immigration judges shouldn’t have to juggle over 4,000 cases each – that’s a recipe for disaster! Cutting funding to EOIR is a tough decision, but a necessary one to prioritize the well-being of American citizens and the rule of law.
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While some Senate Democrats tried to push through a proposal to throw more money at the problem, Republicans stood strong against the wasteful spending. The failed bipartisan border security proposal would have allocated an extra $440 million for more judges, but that’s like putting a band-aid on a gunshot wound. We need real solutions, not just throwing money at a broken system.
The House’s “Secure the Border Act” also missed the mark by not including additional funding for EOIR. It’s clear that the Democrats’ priorities are out of whack when it comes to immigration. The minibus spending package is a breath of fresh air, finally bringing some fiscal responsibility to the table after months of gridlock and political games.
Kudos to Rep. Granger and the House Republicans for taking a stand against wasteful spending and working towards a more efficient immigration court system. It’s about time we put America first and start holding those who break our laws accountable. Keep up the good work, GOP!
