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Sen. Murphy says ‘cruelty is the underlying purpose’ of Trump’s immigration policies
NBC News· 2025-06-29 20:00
Immigration & Border Security - Bipartisan agreement last year proposed billions of new dollars for border security and law changes [1] - The current administration is accused of violating asylum laws and not focusing on dangerous individuals [2][3][6] - Border crossings are reportedly at a record low, but this is attributed to the administration's alleged violation of the law [4][5][7] - The Trump administration is accused of suspending the law that allows individuals fleeing terror or torture to apply for asylum [6] - A bipartisan bill was written last year to reform the asylum process [7] Legal & Ethical Concerns - The administration is accused of acting in a lawless manner and targeting Latinos [3] - The administration's immigration policy is described as cruel, targeting individuals without criminal records [2] - The administration is accused of creating fear of those who speak a different language or come from a different place [4] - The administration's actions are seen as a threat to democracy [8]