Congressional Leaders Challenge Trump's 'Invasion' Immigration Proclamation

Leading Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Dick Durbin and Alex Padilla, along with Representatives Jamie Raskin and Pramila Jayapal, have sent a letter to President Trump condemning his proclamation that characterizes illegal immigration as an 'invasion.' They argue that this interpretation misuses presidential power and violates the Constitution, potentially setting the stage for legal challenges if Trump pursues further action. The letter highlights concerns that such proclamations could be used to circumvent existing immigration laws, posing a threat to the integrity of U.S. immigration courts. The legislators assert there is no factual basis for the President's claims, noting historical precedent and studies showing immigrants commit crimes at lower rates than citizens. They urged Trump to rescind the proclamation and engage in meaningful immigration reform with Congress. The White House has not yet commented on the matter.