Mayorkas blames Mexico, Congress for historic border surge; calls for more funding and 'reform'
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas held a press conference in Eagle Pass, Texas Monday where he called on Congress to provide more funding for the border.
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"Our immigration system is outdated and broken and has been in need of reform for literally decades," Mayorkas said. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
He called on Congress to provide additional funding for more officers and judges who can resolve asylum claims quickly. Mayorkas also blamed historic surges in December on a lack of funding for the Immigration Enforcement Agency in Mexico.
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