His refusal to sign spending bills without the $5.7 billion he is demanding to start constructing the border wall prompted the shutdown. Unlike other legislation proposed to protect the young immigrants known as "dreamers," the Bridge Act does not provide a path to citizenship. But during a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, Trump hinted at the possibility, saying he would consider working on the wall and DACA "simultaneously." A previous attempt to reach a compromise that addressed the status of "Dreamers" broke down a year ago as a result of escalating White House demands. Few would argue that a humanitarian crisis is unfolding at the U.S.-Mexico border, as the demand for entry by migrants and the Trump administration's hard-line response overwhelm border resources.

Source: Economic Times January 19, 2019 20:15 UTC