Senator Vance Slams VP Harris’s Immigration Proposal: Calls It “Mass Amnesty”

Senator JD Vance slams Vice President Kamala Harris’s immigration bill as a “mass amnesty” scheme during a revealing interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast.

At a Glance

Sen. Vance criticizes VP Harris’s “Senate border security bill” as a “mass amnesty bill.”
The bill allows up to 2 million illegal immigrants per year before border shutdown.
It codifies “Catch and Release,” letting asylum seekers stay in the U.S. for up to 15 years.
Vance claims the bill lacks bipartisan support and fails to address key border issues.
Under Harris and Biden, migrant encounters at U.S. borders have reached record numbers.

Vance Exposes Harris’s “Mass Amnesty” Agenda

In a hard-hitting critique, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has called out Vice President Kamala Harris for promoting legislation he describes as a “mass amnesty bill.” During a three-hour interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Vance dissected the proposed “Senate border security bill,” revealing its potential to legalize illegal immigration on an unprecedented scale. Despite Harris’s claims of bipartisan support, Vance argues that the bill has failed to gain traction among many Democrats and Republicans alike.

Vance’s criticism centers on the bill’s allowance for up to two million illegal immigrants per year before triggering a border shutdown. This staggering number has raised alarms among those concerned with national security and the integrity of America’s immigration system. The Ohio Senator didn’t mince words when describing the bill’s implications.

“Okay, here was the bill … number one, it sets a maximum cap on the number of illegal immigrants we can have before the border shuts down. That maximum cap is two million illegal aliens a year.” – Sen. JD Vance

“Catch and Release” Codified

One of the most contentious aspects of the bill, according to Vance, is its codification of the “Catch and Release” policy. This provision would allow asylum seekers to remain in the United States with work permits while awaiting adjudication of their cases, a process that can stretch up to 15 years. Critics argue that this approach undermines border security and incentivizes illegal entry.

Vance further contends that the bill would hamstring future administrations, preventing them from undoing the “Catch and Release” policy. This restriction has raised concerns about the long-term implications for immigration enforcement and border control strategies.

Lack of Comprehensive Border Security Measures

The Ohio Senator pointed out glaring omissions in the proposed legislation. Notably absent are provisions for constructing a border wall or reforming the parole system, which Harris has used extensively. Vance argues that these omissions reveal the bill’s true nature as a “mass amnesty” measure rather than a genuine attempt at border security reform.

The lack of support for Border Patrol and the absence of measures to address the root causes of illegal immigration have further fueled criticism of the bill. Vance asserts that these shortcomings demonstrate a fundamental misalignment with the needs of American citizens and the realities of border security.

Bipartisan Opposition and Record-Breaking Border Crisis

Contrary to Harris’s claims of bipartisan backing, Vance highlighted the bill’s rejection by several Senate Democrats and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. This opposition from within the Vice President’s own party raises questions about the bill’s effectiveness and its ability to address complex immigration issues.

“By the way, like six Democrats voted against that piece of legislation because they thought it was a disaster.” – Sen. JD Vance

The criticism comes against the backdrop of record-breaking migrant encounters at U.S. borders under the Biden-Harris administration. With many migrants being integrated into American communities while awaiting deportation hearings, the strain on local resources and the impact on national security have become pressing concerns for lawmakers and citizens alike.