More Democrats oppose weakening legal protections of kids crossing the border
*The latest in the politics tied to the child immigrant border crisis. Some Democrats oppose tieing crisis funding to increased deportations. It points to inaction – no funding of $3.7 billion request – before Congress’ summer recess. VL
By Ed O’Keefe and Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post
The influx of migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has slowed in recent weeks, administration officials told lawmakers Wednesday.
The ebb of migrations into the country came as a growing number of congressional Democrats are opposed to weakening legal protections for young children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border from Central America, making it less likely that Congress can agree on a deal to address the crisis before lawmakers leave Washington for a five-week summer recess.
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