In a speech delivered on Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions called for tougher immigration policies, citing the need to protect American workers and ensure the safety of the nation.
Sessions, who has been a vocal advocate for stricter immigration laws, said that the current system is “broken” and that it is “not working” for the American people. He argued that the current system allows for too many people to enter the country illegally, and that this is a threat to national security.
Sessions also argued that the current system allows for too many people to stay in the country illegally, and that this is a threat to American workers. He said that illegal immigration has caused wages to stagnate and has taken jobs away from American citizens.
Sessions proposed a number of measures to address these issues, including increasing border security, cracking down on employers who hire illegal immigrants, and increasing penalties for those who violate immigration laws. He also called for an end to the “catch and release” policy, which allows for illegal immigrants to be released into the country while they await a hearing.
The Attorney General’s speech was met with criticism from immigration advocates, who argued that his proposals would only serve to further marginalize immigrants and make it more difficult for them to enter the country legally. They also argued that the proposals would not address the root causes of illegal immigration, such as poverty and violence in Central America.
Despite the criticism, Sessions’ speech is likely to be welcomed by many of President Trump’s supporters, who have long called for tougher immigration policies. It remains to be seen, however, whether the Trump administration will be able to implement the proposed measures.