Manchin Leads Effort to Overturn Biden's Rule on Migrant Child Sponsors
The resolution challenges the vetting process for sponsors of unaccompanied migrant children, citing safety concerns.
- Sen. Joe Manchin, now an independent, is spearheading the initiative with support from 45 Republican senators.
- The Biden administration's rule, updated in April, allegedly weakens background checks and sponsor vetting standards.
- Manchin argues the rule endangers children by not requiring sponsors to disclose criminal history or immigration status.
- HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra defends the rule, claiming it improves standards for the care and placement of unaccompanied minors.
- The resolution calls for a return to stricter vetting processes to ensure the safety and welfare of migrant children.