Furthermore, the legislation will eliminate the Diversity Visa lottery program and reduce family-based migration to immediate family members.
Moreover, it includes a provision preventing the separation of apprehended undocumented minors and their parents/legal guardian while in DHS custody.
On Thursday, Speaker Ryan told reporters that he opposes the government’s policy of separating undocumented immigrant families at U.S. borders. He said, “We don’t want kids separated from their families.”
President Donald Trump supports Rep. Goodlatte’s legislation, which strengthens border security, provides temporary legal status to DREAMers. It will end chain migration and the Diversity Visa lottery program and increases green cards for skilled workers.
Democrats oppose providing funding for border wall and want stronger protection for DREAMers. Therefore, it is highly likely that they will reject both legislation.
