Perhaps the biggest success of Trump II has been shutting down Biden's open border, an insane policy that will cost Americans trillions of dollars, not to mention all the violence from foreign criminals.

 

But President Trump needs to take one more step if he wants to maximize his problem-solving legacy: he should implore Congress to pass a tough but compassionate immigration law.

 

It is long overdue because both parties exploit the undocumented migrant situation.  Meanwhile, any serious effort to protect the country from harm has been neglected because pinheads from both parties don't have the guts to do the right thing.

 

Here's what a new law might contain.

 

- Increased green cards (working papers) for specific industries like agriculture and hospitality.  Foreign applicants would be vetted and supervised once admitted into the country.  Corporations would be responsible for their health care and other needs.

 

All undocumented people already here would have to register with the Department of Homeland Security within 90 days.  Their situations would then be reviewed by immigration judges online. Humane visas would be issued to folks who deserve them.  If you don't register, immediate deportation.

 

All asylum applicants would have to wait outside the USA.  No more catch and release.

 

Finally, a well-defined pathway to citizenship for foreigners who want to become American citizens.  Part of that pathway would be military or civilian public service.

 

If President Trump would champion that, pressure would be enormous for Congress to finally honor the true legacy of this country: fairness and compassion.

 

See you this evening for the No Spin News.