Kinda speaks for itself.
The below is only a portion of what is on Biden’s website directly relevant to this specific topic… and there’s plenty more. There is no blanket statement of providing citizenship to everyone, it’s spelled out quite clearly. Where do you get harassing boarding agents from? And modernize the border? He’s talking about using more effective technologies than archaic walls… they tend to be more effective, cheaper, and have the distinct upside of not falling over into the river and creating a literal bridge for people to walk over. 
Tackle the Root Causes of Migration
The worst place to deal with irregular migration is at our own border. Rather than working in a cooperative manner with countries in the region to manage the crisis, Trump’s erratic, enforcement-only approach is making things worse. The best way to solve this challenge is to address the underlying violence, instability, and lack of opportunity that is compelling people to leave their homes in the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in the first place. As Vice President, Biden was the architect of a major program of U.S. assistance to advance reforms in Central America and address the key factors driving migration.
As president, Biden will pursue a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the security and prosperity of Central America in partnership with the people of the region that:
- Addresses the root causes of migration by fostering greater security, economic development, and respect for the rule of law in Central America. The Northern Triangle is riven by violence, plagued by narco-trafficking, and held in fear by criminal organizations wielding military-grade weapons, and it is particularly dangerous for women and children. Biden will propose a four-year, $4 billion package of assistance for the region, with aid linked to governments in the region delivering measurable reductions in gang and gender-based violence, improvements in legal and educational systems, and implementation of anti-corruption measures, among other things. This support will also be supplemented by international donors and regional partners.
- Strengthen regional humanitarian responses. The inability of the Northern Triangle countries to stem the violence and terror in the region has created a regional refugee challenge. Almost every country in the region is receiving refugees and struggling to protect and care for children and families. As a leader in the region, the U.S. has a responsibility to help our neighbors and partners process and support refugees and asylum seekers. This will also help relieve the pressure at our own border.
- Manage migration through refugee resettlement and other legal programs. Whenever possible, we should enable asylum-seekers to make their claim without undertaking the dangerous journey to the U.S. Biden will update the Central American Minors program for certain children seeking to reunify with U.S. relatives, allowing them to apply for entry from their home countries; expand efforts to register and process refugees in the region for resettlement in the U.S. and other countries; and expand opportunities for individuals seeking temporary worker visas or another form of legal status for which they may qualify to be able to come to the U.S.
Implement Effective Border Screening
Like every nation, the U.S. has a right and a duty to secure our borders and protect our people against threats. But we know that immigrants and immigrant communities are not a threat to our security, and the government should never use xenophobia or fear tactics to scare voters for political gain. It’s irresponsible and un-American. Building a wall from sea-to-shining-sea is not a serious policy solution–it’s a waste of money, and it diverts critical resources away from the real threats. Today, illicit drugs are most likely to be smuggled through one of the legal U.S. ports of entry. They are hidden among commercial cargo in semi-trucks or in a hidden compartment of a passenger vehicle. A wall is not a serious deterrent for sophisticated criminal organizations that employ border tunnels, semi-submersible vessels, and aerial technology to overcome physical barriers at the border–or even for individuals with a reciprocating saw. We need smart, sensible policies that will actually strengthen our ability to catch these real threats by improving screening procedures at our legal ports of entry and investing in new technology. The border between Mexico and the U.S. shouldn’t be treated like a war zone; it should be a place where effective governance and cooperation between our two countries helps our communities thrive and grow together–facilitating commerce and connection, and fueling the exchange of cultures and ideas.
As president, Biden will:
- Invest in better technology coupled with privacy protections at the border, both at and between ports of entry, including cameras, sensors, large-scale x-ray machines, and fixed towers. Biden will also invest heavily in improving the aging infrastructure at all of our ports of entry.
- Improve cross-agency collaboration. Multiple federal agencies collect information on transnational criminal organizations that smuggle people, arms, and illegal narcotics. To more effectively combat the trafficking of illicit goods at the ports of entry, consistent with our commitment to privacy, we must improve our coordination across and between government agencies.
- Work with Mexico and Canada as partners — not as adversaries. Better cooperation with our neighbors translates to greater security for all our countries. Instead of bullying our friends, Biden will build partnerships grounded in respect to pursue our shared interests and enhance our shared capabilities and information.
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But we know that immigrants and immigrant communities are not a threat to our security,
So let them all in then.
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DAPA is intended to keep families together, what many consider American families, though Im sure you disagree entirely with that.
If you take such issue with folks that are forgiven for breaking the law, what exactly was your level of outrage when Stone’s sentence was commuted?
Odd you would suggest that. Biden’s not even suggesting that…
I read it.
As president, Biden will commit significant political capital to finally deliver legislative immigration reform to ensure that the U.S. remains open and welcoming to people from every part of the world–and to bring hardworking people who have enriched our communities and our country, in some cases for decades, out of the shadows.
I completely disagree with that. If in this country illegally, they need to be deported and enter the legal process if they want to become a citizen.
If Biden wants to change that, then he needs to work on changing the laws.
Immigrants are essential to the strength of our country and the U.S. economy. When immigrants choose to come to the U.S., they bring their unique traditions and contributions to the rich cultural tapestry of our country. They are also a key driver of economic growth.
I disagree with this as well. Biden would do well to introduce merit based immigration with a pathway to citizenship via existing laws.
Quite frankly, the whole thing reads like, “Vote for me if you have TDS”!
DAPA rewards the parents who came here illegally and deliberately. Millions of them. I feel the same way about that as I felt about your hero and Marc Rich because he gave the Clintons money to buy his exoneration.
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Yeah he is. He stated immigrants simply aren’t a threat. None of them.
Yep, I agree.
- Immediately reverse the Trump Administration’s cruel and senseless policies that separate parents from their children at our border, including ending the prosecution of parents for minor immigration violations as an intimidation tactic, and prioritize the reunification of any children still separated from their families.
I believe that the goal here is to get a conversation going in Congress. It has been a long time since Bush tried and almost succeed in getting immigration reform. It has been a deal that both sides don’t want to discuss. Perhaps Biden can change that.
I wonder if he’d put out a yard sign that said, “I don’t believe in locking my door”.
Cause, ya know. Cross that threshold uninvited and bad things can happen.
Didn’t Biden recommend a shotgun for self defense at some point?
I agree with this one as well.
End the so-called National Emergency that siphons federal dollars from the Department of Defense to build a wall .
So forgive all violations? Everyone qualifies then!!
Zarate should be smiling at that.
Stop separating children from their parents. Not that hard to understand.
And let the parents who came here illegally stay without any sort of penalty. DAPA. That should be Biden’s slogan! Like MAGA, except for illegals!
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Biden is going to fix Central America? That’s cute.
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It would appear the Biden campaign is taking the black folks for granted and focusing on the vatos.
If his goal was to simply allow anyone in, since (according to you) he considers none of them a threat, why would he discuss his stance on enhanced border screenings, which directly contradicts that notion?
Well, the law should have some teeth or ya know. People might get it in their heads they can burn, loot riot, tear down statues, kill people and it’s all good.
Or, they can just waltz across the border claiming to be a parent. Cause, ya know recycled kids isn’t a thing at all.
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