Trump's immigration face Capitol Hill

President TrumpDonald John TrumpThe Irish Prime Minister says the protests are "authorized" and "welcome" for Trump Gabbard's visit: the United States should not go to war with Iran Bullock opens his candidacy for the Iowa by introducing rural references PLUSPressure for a long-standing immigration agreement is at an impasse on Capitol Hill.

Trump's plan would try to break the stalemate that had prevailed for years by reforming the legal immigration system and favoring green cards based on professional skills rather than on family reunification.

But there are already warning signs that neither the White House proposal nor the bills introduced on Capitol Hill are able to overcome deep political divisions before the 2020 elections.

Republican lawmakers acknowledge that Trump's plan is more about uniting the party around a "merit-based" plan and providing them with a messaging tool to use against Democrats.

"We all know that you will not succeed without dealing with other aspects of immigration but … that the party unites behind a proposal for immigration based on merit. and that border security is an important step, "Sen said. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin Graham – Night Defense: Congressional leaders briefly briefed on Iran | Trump on war: "I hope not" | Key Republican appeals credible threats | The Warren Plan Targets The Influence Of The Pentagon The Memo: Trump's New Immigration Plan Finds Few Friends Senate Republicans Flee Abortion Law In Alabama MORE (R-S.C.) Said about Trump's proposal.

He added that "the White House plan is not designed to become law. … The White House plan is trying to unify the Republican Party. "

After an in camera lunch at the GOP, they were asked how they would engage the Democrats, Sen. Kevin CramerKevin John Cramer Legislators Introduce Legislation to Improve Funding for Cyber-Workforce Kushner, Miller Speaks about Immigration in Senate GOP Dinner Republican Senators Give Pence an Ear for Trade MORE (R-N.D.) Referred to his own caucus, saying, "The first is to involve these guys."

Immigration legislation has been stuck on Capitol Hill for years as the bases of both sides reinforce the infighting and growing pressures that push them to set strict limits for any possible compromise.

Trump has made immigration rhetoric a hard line and the promise to build the border wall between the United States and Mexico, a key theme of his 2016 presidential campaign. Since taking office he has put an end to the delayed action program for child arrivals (DACA) of the Obama era, rejected bipartisan immigration proposals and helped trigger a partial closure of the government for 35 days on the financing of the wall.

Trump plunged into the political struggle during his speech on Rose Garden, using his proposal to contrast himself with the Democrats in the run-up to the 2020 elections. He added that if Republicans could not not convince the Democrats, they would implement his plan of immigration "after the elections, when we resume the Chamber of Deputies, retain the Senate and, of course, the presidency."

"One of the reasons we are going to win is the result of our strong, fair and pro-American immigration policy," Trump said.

But his proposal had a thud on Capitol Hill, where he would have to pass the Democrat-controlled House and convince at least seven Democrats to pass the Senate.

"This fictitious proposal is dead on arrival. It's a travesty of what America means, "said Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.).

Leader of the Senate Minority Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis Schumer & Joe SleepyCreepy & # 39; Crazy Bernie: Trump seeks to define 2020 Dems with insults. The conversation about the infrastructure must include the lands and public waters of the United States. (D-N.Y) called the White House plan a "political document" and "anti-immigration reform", while the Speaker of the House Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia's Alesandro Pelosi Deadly Dead Drummer: "The pace of nature is dying because we are killing the Earth" Night Defense: Congressional leaders receive a classified briefing on the Iran; Trump on war: "I hope not" | Key Republican appeals credible threats | Warren's plan targets Pentagon's influence The Memo: Trump's new immigration plan finds few friends (D-Calif.) The called "dead on arrival."

Democrats would face their own pressures if they tried to negotiate an immigration deal with Trump. Several of the party's candidates in 2020 immediately rejected the White House proposal, noting that it did not concern undocumented immigrants, called "dreamers", who had been unlawfully brought into the country while they were children.

Sen. Dick DurbinRichard (Dick) Joseph DurbinHillicon Valley: Trump takes steps to not join the pact against extremism | Telephone operators largely end the sharing of location data | Huawei pushes the ban | Florida lawmakers demand to learn counties hacked by Russians | Republican under surveillance of cybercriminals group 0M: Senate does not have the right to vote on election security bills Graham unveils bill to revise asylum laws MORE (D-Ill.) Expressed his skepticism even after striving to pass a criminal justice reform bill with Councilor Trump and his son-in-law Jared KushnerJared Corey KushnerThe memo: Trump's new immigration plan finds few friends Schumer: Miller's involvement in immigration makes this plan an "absolute failure" Trump unveils his plan of "pro-American" immigration PLUS, of Trump's willingness to negotiate.

"I have already taken this route and I have been burned, and others too," he said. "I arrive there with my eyes wide open".

Sen. John KennedyJohn Neely KennedyMORE (R-La.), Member of the Judiciary Committee, appeared skeptical about the interest of lawmakers in reaching agreement on border security and immigration. Some members of the Senate, he said, "believe that the border is just a nuisance" and think that "it is a big political problem for their political base".

"[But] I would like the leader of the majority to put in place a bill on immigration … propose amendments, deliberate and vote, "said Kennedy.

The Senate rejected four immigration proposals last year, including a White House-backed plan that garnered 39 votes. A bipartisan proposal also failed to defeat a filibuster of 60 votes. Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi Harris O 'Rourke endorses the progressive priorities of the Criminal Justice "SleepyCreepy Joe" and "Crazy Bernie": Trump seeks to define 2020 Dems with insults. Swalwell says he would "absolutely" hold a public meeting of Fox News PLUS (D-Calif.), Who ran for president, was one of three Democrats to vote against.

The House Democrats are planning to introduce the DREAM law for a vote in the Judiciary Committee next week, paving the way for a vote by the House.

Spokesperson for the committee chair Jerry NadlerJerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerTrump Tweets Conservative Commentator Criticism Against FBI Director Actress Marcia Gay Harden Saves Mother's Day Message for LGBTQ Rights Bill Kamala Harris, Hope for 2020 , states that the United States is facing a constitutional crisis MORE (D-N.Y.) Did not immediately respond to a request for comments on the committee's projects.

This bill would give Democrats something to brag about before the 2020 election, but would have died upon their arrival in the Senate and the White House.

"I can not imagine the Democrats letting us pass an immigration bill," Sen said. John CornynJohn CornynThe Hill & # 39; s Morning Report – Presented by the USMCA Coalition – Restrictive laws on abortion in states trigger a heated debate in 2020 Sinema, the fastest legislator of Gallagher's charity race, Graham, warns of 5G security threat from China MORE (R-Texas), member of the GOP Judiciary and Management Committee. "But I hope that at least they will allow us to make a targeted bill that addresses the current crisis."

When asked how to convince the Democrats to get involved, he added, "If you know the answer to this question, I owe you five dollars. I think they like the question more than they want a solution, frankly. "

Judicial Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) has passed legislation that would reshape US asylum legislation, including amending a settlement known as the Flores Accord, which would increase detention period for undocumented minors from 20 to 100 days.

Senator GOP should hold a committee vote on the bill next month. Democrats say they are willing to speak with Graham, but face political challenges in reaching an agreement.