“From The Politics Desk: Democrats’ Shift in Immigration Policy; Trump’s Expansionism”
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The article highlights that Democrats are aiming to recalibrate on immigration following a bruising defeat to Trump, indicated by their support for the Laken Riley Act, which requires ICE to detain people in the US illegally over theft-related crimes. Additionally, the article discusses Trump’s new ‘Americas First’ foreign policy, a throwback to the Monroe Doctrine, which involves efforts to assert dominance in the Western Hemisphere. Key moves in this policy include bids for power in Greenland and Panama, due to strategic and economic interests.
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Today, we delve into Democrats’ shift on immigration after a defeat to Trump and how Trump’s annexation agenda aligns with the Monroe Doctrine.
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Democrats Adjust Immigration Stance Following Trump Defeat
By Sahil Kapur
In the new Congress, Democrats are recalibrating on immigration after it proved detrimental in the last election.
They are backing the Laken Riley Act, requiring ICE to detain individuals in the U.S. illegally for theft-related crimes. This bill passed the House 264-159 and progressed in the Senate 84-9.
Facing a need for an immigration revamp for the second Trump administration, some Senate Democrats have endorsed this bill.
Pro-immigration groups criticize the bill, but some Democrats feel they need to align more with majority voter sentiments.
Trump’s “Americas First” Policy and Monroe Doctrine
By Jonathan Allen
Trump’s “Americas First” policy revives the essence of the Monroe Doctrine.
With notable pursuits in Greenland and Panama, Trump’s second-term foreign policy philosophy echoes American expansionism.
Trump’s critics call his rhetoric on Greenland and Panama contrary to his “America First” mantra, but it could be viewed as a modern iteration of defending U.S. interests in the Americas.
🌎 Annexation agenda: Read more on Trump’s call to annex Greenland and absorb Canada.
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