Written by Thomas Anderson.
President Joe Biden is making a desperate attempt to secure votes by offering amnesty to potentially hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants. This political maneuver follows an executive order meant to address the border crisis, a crisis exacerbated by his administration’s open-border policies over the past three years. While the administration attempts to portray this move as a proactive solution, critics argue it does little to address the underlying issues.
Experts believe this plan is merely a fig leaf, intended to cover up the ongoing influx of illegal immigrants. Despite the administration’s efforts to appease left-wing activists by enforcing immigration laws, the White House seems to be moving forward with its original intention: granting blanket amnesty to future voters, without legislative approval.
A New Pathway to Citizenship
On Tuesday, the White House announced that the Biden administration will allow illegal immigrants married to U.S. citizens to apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship. This initiative targets those who received provisional amnesty under former President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, which offered deportation protections and temporary work permits for young illegal immigrants.
To qualify, an illegal immigrant must have lived in the United States for ten years as of the announcement date and be married to a U.S. citizen. Successful applicants will have three years to apply for a green card and receive a temporary work permit, protecting them from deportation during this period. Senior administration officials estimate that about 50,000 illegal immigrant children with parents married to U.S. citizens could also qualify.
Notably, there is no requirement for how long the couple must have been married, and immigrants who reach the ten-year residency mark after the announcement date will not qualify. The administration plans to open the application process by the end of the summer, with fees yet to be determined.
Political Reactions and Future Implications
Biden is expected to discuss his plans at a White House event marking the 12th anniversary of the DACA program. Democrats aim to contrast Biden’s policies with those of presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has pledged to deport millions if reelected. Trump’s campaign has accused Biden of creating “another invitation for illegal immigration” with this new amnesty policy.
“Biden only cares about one thing—power—and that’s why he is giving mass amnesty and citizenship to hundreds of thousands of illegals who he knows will ultimately vote for him and the Open Border Democrat Party,” said Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. This new policy is expected to prompt a rush by leftist organizations to get as many illegal immigrants as possible to apply for the program before a potential Trump administration can dissolve it.
Meanwhile, Biden plans to introduce new regulations allowing certain illegal immigrants to qualify more easily for work visas, offering stronger protections than the temporary work permits granted by DACA. This policy would build on authority used by previous presidents to allow “parole in place” for family members of military members, enabling qualifying illegals to pursue U.S. permanent residency without leaving the country.
Our Take
The Biden administration’s move to grant amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants under the guise of addressing the border crisis is a transparent political ploy. By redirecting the focus away from his administration’s failed immigration policies, Biden seeks to secure votes at the expense of national security and legal processes. This approach undermines the integrity of U.S. immigration laws and sets a dangerous precedent for future administrations. The American public deserves policies that prioritize their safety and uphold the rule of law.
