Biden Spox John Kirby: Biden Is Working “So Hard” To “Open Up More Legal Pathways” On Immigration
On 3/29/2023, NSC Spox John Kirby said, “should Mexican authorities need any support or assistance from us, we’d — we’d happily provide it. They’re investigating, of course, as is appropriate. But one of the reasons why — I mean, this underscores — this event underscores why President Biden is working so hard on trying to open up more legal pathways for people to come into the United States and to do it in a way that’s safe and secure. And that’s basically a foundational element of the migration — immigration policy that the President has been trying to — to pursue and, again, urges Congress to — to act on immigration reforms that he put forward at the very beginning”
On 3/29/2023, NSC Spox John Kirby said, “And there’s a lot to discuss on the agenda with that regard. And — I’m sorry, I lost my train of thought. (Laughter.) I was on a — I was on a roll there. There is a — there’s a lot that goes into this. And so, it really is about, I’m sorry, I lost my train of thought.
Q: I lost my — lost my place here A: I know what it’s like to do that 3/29/23
Reporter: Does the White House — sorry —
MR. KIRBY: That’s all right. Take your time.
Reporter: (Inaudible.) I lost my — lost my place here.
MR. KIRBY: I know what it’s like to do that.
granting parole? incentivizing more of this kind of bad behavior? this fire did start as part of a protest
Reporter: On the migrant fire question. Customs and Border Protection said that they’re going to be granting parole to some of these fire victims so they can enter the U.S. illegally and receive emergency medical care.
MR. KIRBY: That’s right.
Reporter: But since the Mexican President said that this fire did start as part of a protest when the migrants heard that they were going to be deported, is allowing them into the U.S. now on an expedited basis — does that at all risk incentivizing more of this kind of bad behavior?
MR. KIRBY: This is about trying to take care of some folks
Karine Jean-Pierre Acknowledges “Glitches” In Biden Admin’s App For Illegal Immigrants
Reporter: And one more regarding the app — the CBP One app. There are reportedly many issues with that app. We’ve spoken to organizations that say that are — organizations that are helping migrants that say the app is glitchy and it’s failed. Are more resources being poured into that app to make it simpler to ma- — in order for migrants to be — to actually be able to use it and file their claims for asylum?
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Well, let me — let me just say that policy that we put into — into effect — the parolee program that — that the President put into effect to make sure that there’s more legal pathways for migrants and to make sure that we have a system that’s a little bit more humane in dealing with a system that needs a lot of work — and, again, he is using the tools that he has ahead — in front of him to — without the help of Republicans, to deal with a real issue that we’re seeing at the border. But that policy, I do want to say, is indeed working … I understand that there’s glitches in the app. That is something that we’re always looking at, something that we’re always wanting to make sure that we fix and deal with the issues because we want to make it easier for migrants to apply and to go through this process. But, again, the policies are working. We would like to do more, if Congress — if Republicans in Congress didn’t get in the way and actually stepped up …
Q: app discriminatory need cell phones and WIFI A:policy that’s working
Reporter: Thanks. I just wanted to follow up on that question about the app. Senator Booker sent a letter to DHS earlier this week saying that not only were there glitches, but he called the app discriminatory and said that there were a lot of, you know, privileges in just having a cell phone, being able to use the app, having consistent Wi-Fi and Internet service. I was wondering if the White House had a response to that claim and if there’s any plans on continuing this through May, when Title 42 lifts?
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Look, we are always looking for ways to improve. When it comes to the app, of course, we’re looking for ways to improve it. And we’re aware of the senator’s letter. I don’t have anything to say beyond — to — beyond what I just laid out. But we do know that this policy is a policy that’s working …
Q: how it started? A: trying to get them medical assistance right here in the United States
Reporter: Regarding the fire at the detention center. We know the Mexican President said it was started by protesters there, but as — have Mexican officials given the U.S. any information as to — or, solid information as to actually how it started?
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Granting parole? incentivizing more bad behavior? Biden Working “So Hard” To “Open Up More Legal Pathways” On Immigration