Thus far, both political parties have failed to move forward with Trump’s immigration strategies. Neither Republicans nor Democrats have passed any bills to provide funding for the southern border wall. Estimates of the cost of the wall have ranged in the billions.
Outrage Regarding Immigration Reform
Over the past few months, immigration reform has served as highly touchy and extremely divisive in America. In June, the Trump administration faced almost unyielding backlash when Americans learned of the separation of families who illegally entered the United States. While the adults were placed in the custody of U.S. marshals, the children who accompanied their parents were sent to the Department of Health and Human Services.
This did not go over well with many people. Prominent individuals on both sides of the aisle spoke out against the separations. Left-wing protesters routinely took to the streets, even targeting Trump administration officials in restaurants and at their homes.
The separations also prompted many liberals to call for the abolition of ICE. However, Republicans strongly pushed back. They noted the importance of enforcing lawful immigration.
