On the left, the deal for the Dreamers should be the only thing that matters
Should you care about giving in on a wall if those under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals get to stay in this country? A roundup of editorials Tuesday takes a look at the issue.
Opinions from the left:
1. What the 'Dreamer' fight is really about
From The Los Angeles Times: Fixing DACA has become a fight to cover both parties sins when it comes to illegal immigration.
A question for Democratic leaders: Why are you trying to cut deals with Donald Trump? In his year in office, has he made a single real deal? He insults you & denigrates your voters. On DACA + border security, work with Republicans in Congress. Or take the issue to the country.
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) January 16, 2018
From U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, (D-Texas): Forget the wall, put all that money into technology that will help secure the border.
President Trump says Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is hurting the chances of reaching a deal on DACA. Durbin was in the White House last week when he said the president used a vulgar word to describe some immigrants https://t.co/t4A8NCmHm0 pic.twitter.com/d7UJY6WMot
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 16, 2018
3. Democrats, make a deal with Trump to protect Dreamers
From The New York Times: The futures of the Dreamers are more important than a wall across the southern border.
