President Joe Biden’s early moves on immigration signal his determination to learn from past efforts to reform the system, but that doesn’t mean he won’t repeat their legacy of frustration. …
Biden’s early moves on immigration mark a clear reversal of the policies under Trump, who moved in almost every way possible to restrict both undocumented and legal immigration. But Biden’s posture also constitutes a departure from the tactics employed by Bush and Obama, who engaged in exhaustive bipartisan negotiations seeking a comprehensive overhaul. CONTINUED
Ronald Brownstein, CNN