Lawmakers in the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan deal that would create a path towards citizenship for the Dreamers. It was a demoralizing end to proceedings after weeks of intense negotiations. The bipartisan deal would have also provided $25 billion for the wall.
US president Donald Trump revived his attack on Democratic lawmakers on Monday during his speech at a factory in Ohio. The president referred to the incident where Democrats didn’t applaud him during the State of the Union address as un-American and treasonous.
Lawmakers from both sides of the political divide are calling for a more sober immigration debate. The lawmakers said on Sunday that efforts should be made to legalize young immigrants often referred to as “Dreamers” as well as provide funding for tighter security on the southern border.
