The Senator from California describes President’s move as “anti-immigrant’’.
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump for signing executive orders to reshape the country’s immigration policies.
The Senator from California described the president’s move as “anti-immigrant’’ that will “tear apart” families and will weaken the public safety and national security.
“Creating a deportation force to target immigrant families who are contributing to our society is not a show of strength. Asking taxpayers to pay for an unrealistic border wall is not a solution. And telling cities to deny public safety, education, and health services to kids and families is irresponsible and cruel,” PTI quoted Harris, the first Indian American to be elected the upper chamber of the Congress, as saying.
The United States is now “less safe” because of the “anti-immigrant” policies followed by the President, she said.
“Immigrants will report fewer crimes, more families will live in fear, and our communities and local economies will suffer,” she added.
Earlier, Indian American congresswoman Pramila Jayapal slammed the President for moving forward with his “divisive agenda” that will do nothing to solve the real immigration issue.
“He has doubled down on his agenda that pits mother against mother, neighbor against neighbor, tearing up the fabric of our communities,” Jayapal said.
“Instead of building walls, we should address the underlying systemic issues that drive immigration and fix our own outdated immigration system. Instead of banning refugees and people based on religion, we should welcome them with open arms,” she said.
Senator Chuck Schumer and Democratic Whip Rep. Steny H. Hoyer also opposed Trump’s immigration policies.
“President Trump’s plans are based on alternative facts and do nothing to keep us safe or fix our immigration system in a humane, pragmatic and effective way,” Schumer said.