Conservatives who embrace Trump’s hard-line stance reject any effort that they argue what amounts to amnesty for immigrants in the United States illegally. Moderates are frustrated with months of inaction after Trump canceled the Obama-era program to protect young immigrants, known as “dreamers,” from deportation. Curbelo said “a bridge into the legal immigration system is crucial.”Even if House Republicans could reach an internal accord, Trump’s approval remains essential. But a bill emerging from the House, long riven by sharp conflicts on the immigration issue, could compel the chamber to take action. I think it would actually make it easier.”McHenry, who has been closely involved in the effort to quash the petition effort, said the talks will come to a head when lawmakers return to Washington next month.

Source: Washington Post May 24, 2018 17:13 UTC