Senate Democrats Urge Bipartisan Efforts on Immigration Reform

Thirteen Democratic senators, led by Sen. Mark Kelly, call on GOP leadership to collaborate on addressing border security and immigration policy challenges.

• A group of 13 Democratic senators, led by Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), urging bipartisan cooperation on immigration reform and border security measures.
• The letter emphasized the need for 'strong, commonsense, and fair immigration enforcement' alongside resources to secure the border effectively.
• Democrats expressed concerns over the GOP's potential use of the budget reconciliation process to pass immigration legislation without Democratic input, warning of its limitations for comprehensive solutions.
• The senators highlighted shared priorities, including protecting Dreamers, supporting farm workers, and addressing workforce needs through streamlined immigration processes.
• The letter comes as Republicans prepare to advance President Trump's immigration agenda, including stricter enforcement measures and potential changes to birthright citizenship policies.

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