1.8 million 'Dreamers' who entered the United States illegally as children with their parents are expected to obtain U.S. citizenship. President Trump previously stated, "No border wall, no DACA." To resolve this deadlock, on Wednesday (24th), he expressed willingness to provide a pathway to citizenship for 'Dreamers' in exchange for Congress agreeing to a budget of $25 billion for the construction of the border wall.
The Wall Street Journal reported that on Thursday (25th), the White House proposed a plan to allow 1.8 million 'Dreamers' to gain citizenship to bipartisan Senate leaders, which includes strengthening border security, eliminating chain migration, and ending the green card lottery. A senior aide to Trump informed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that if the outcome of bipartisan negotiations includes these elements, President Trump would sign it.
The plan requires Congress to limit family-based immigration to spouses and minor children of immigrants, excluding parents, siblings, and other family members.
"For the President, this is a bottom line," a senior official told reporters, noting that some details will be determined by Congress members.
The White House estimates that approximately 700,000 people previously applied for DACA protection, with many more eligible but not having applied for DACA. This plan will apply to all 'Dreamers,' estimated to be around 1.8 million. They will need 10 to 12 years to gain citizenship and must have employment and a clean criminal record.
Reuters reported that the White House hopes that this plan, agreed upon by Trump, can be voted on in the Senate in early February, and it requests Congress to establish a $25 billion "trust fund" for future construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall and strengthening the U.S.-Canada border.
McConnell stated that Trump's plan helps resolve the deadlock in negotiations over the federal budget and DACA, and he plans to introduce a bill and hold a vote during the week of February 5, hoping that "as the Senate continues discussions on immigration, bipartisan members can reach an agreement within this framework."
Republican Senator Thom Tillis praised Trump's proposed "pragmatic plan," stating that it presents policies that both parties and the American people would support.
However, the road ahead for future negotiations remains fraught with challenges, and whether McConnell can secure the 60 votes needed to pass the bill remains a significant challenge.
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