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Biden's Alleged Offer to Revive Title 42-Style Migrant Expulsions Sparks Outrage Among Democrats: A 'Truly Shameful' Controversy Unfolds

Democrats Express Outrage Over White House Consideration of Border Policy Shifts Amid Funding Talks

Former CBP Chief Ron Vitiello discusses the ongoing border crisis on ‘FOX Report.’ Democrats in the House and Senate are furious at reports that the White House is open to new restrictions on asylum at the border to get a deal done on its supplemental funding request -- with lawmakers accusing the White House of "selling out" migrants to appease Republicans.

"It is truly shameful that President Biden and his administration are considering selling out migrants and asylum seekers in order to placate extreme Republicans who are jeopardizing our national security and that of our allies just to score a political point," Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., said in a statement.

Talks have been ongoing between lawmakers and the administration over a supplemental funding request that includes border funding as well as aid for Israel and Ukraine. The border section would be around $14 billion of the approximately $106 billion package.

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But Republicans have said that the package does not include enough restrictions on asylum and the use of humanitarian parole, and want measures in place to curb the release of migrants into the U.S. Lawmakers argue that those releases are acting as a pull factor for more migrants to come to the border.

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, accused Biden of proposing ‘callous and ’inhumane' changes to the asylum system. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

As talks appeared to stall, with some Democrats opposed to policy changes to restrict asylum, President Biden indicated last week that he was open to "significant compromises" on the matter.

CBS News reported Tuesday that the administration has now indicated it is open to a new border authority similar to Title 42 -- the COVID-era order that allowed for the rapid expulsion of migrants at the southern border until May this year -- but without the necessity of a public health justification. The administration was reportedly also open to a nationwide expansion of expedited removal, which allows for recently-entered migrants to be quickly removed if they do not meet the initial asylum standard. It is currently only being used at and near the border. CBS reported that the White House was willing to mandate the detention of certain migrants as their claims are considered.

White House Faces Backlash as Democrats Denounce Reported Consideration of Trump-Era Border Policies

Amidst escalating tensions over the ongoing border funding negotiations, the White House and the Department of Homeland Security remain tight-lipped on reported policy shifts. While Fox News Digital's requests for comment went unanswered, the White House informed CBS that no specific policy proposals or final agreements have been endorsed. A spokesperson stated, "The President has said he is open to compromise, and we look forward to continued conversations with Senate negotiators as we work toward a bipartisan package."

However, this purported willingness to compromise has ignited a fierce backlash from left-wing Democrats who accuse the administration of attempting to resurrect Trump-era practices on immigration and the border. Senator Bob Menendez criticized the administration, stating, "It is the height of absurdity that the Biden administration is putting forward, with a straight face, callous and inhumane changes to our immigration system that President Trump could only have dreamed of accomplishing."

Senator Alex Padilla of California condemned the reported proposals, deeming them "cruel" and "extreme," while Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington emphasized the need for "real, humane solutions" rather than trading "unworkable, permanent policy changes for one-time funding." Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois went further, describing the proposals as "deplorable, irresponsible, and unacceptable."

Amidst the outcry, some Democrats insist that any policy changes should include a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants already in the U.S. The fate of a potential compromise package remains uncertain, especially considering the GOP-controlled House's demand for the inclusion of the entire Republican border security package in any agreement.

As the political storm rages, the southern border continues to grapple with a surge of over 10,000 encounters on Tuesday alone, overwhelming multiple sectors. Adam Shaw, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, covers immigration and border security, and can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on Twitter.

In the midst of the intense debate surrounding border funding negotiations, the White House's reported contemplation of Trump-era immigration policies has ignited strong opposition from Democrats. The administration's purported openness to compromise has drawn sharp criticism from left-wing lawmakers, who denounce the proposed changes as "callous" and "inhumane." The demand for real and humane solutions to immigration remains a central theme among Democrats, with some insisting on a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the U.S.

As the political storm unfolds, the fate of any potential compromise package remains uncertain, compounded by the GOP-controlled House's insistence on the inclusion of their entire border security package. The southern border, meanwhile, continues to grapple with a surge of over 10,000 encounters in a single day, underscoring the urgency of finding effective and comprehensive solutions.

In this charged political atmosphere, the White House's response to the escalating criticism remains elusive, with both the White House and the Department of Homeland Security offering no comments on the reported policy shifts. As negotiations persist and tensions rise, the outcome of this high-stakes political chess match remains uncertain, leaving the nation on edge regarding the future of border policies and immigration reform.

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