In the Star-Telegram article, “Can Texas officials lead the way on the border crisis?” highlights the efforts being done to solve the humanitarian crisis in the U.S.-Mexico border caused by the massive inflow of unaccompanied minors coming from Central America. In particular, it highlights the recent efforts of Texas legislators. The article also points to the President’s $3.7 billion plan – and the Republican opposition to it – which shows just how difficult of an issue this will be to solve. The article concludes with a brief illustration of the Washington gridlock as it relates to this issue and the overall comprehensive immigration reform debate.
This article is definitely worth reading because it deals with an issue that is important to the entire country (and neighboring countries) – and that is continuing to unfold. This country has been having a debate for some time about comprehensive immigration reform, and this may be the crisis that may eventually make reform a reality. It is often said that Washington gets things done only when faced with a crisis. (Look at the Financial Crisis of 2008.) Whatever your view on immigration, there is no question that something has to be done – now.
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