A group of senators is preparing to introduce a bill that would extend the U.S. government's ability to expel migrants without court hearings beyond the expiration of a public health order. Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego has expressed concern that border communities in his state are not prepared to handle the surge of migrants when Covid restrictions end. The proposed bill would allow the U.S. government to continue the soon-to-be terminated Title 42 border expulsion policy for two years without a public health justification.
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Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced his candidacy for the Arizona U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for working families and giving every Arizonan the same chance at the American Dream. Gallego, who is of Mexican descent, has already launched videos in English and Spanish to promote his candidacy and has received endorsements from several prominent Democrats. The Arizona Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country.
Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego of Arizona has announced his campaign for the United States Senate, setting up a potential 2024 clash with incumbent Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Gallego is a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and has been a member of the House since 2015. He has asked for the support of his fellow veterans in his campaign and has hired well-known Democratic consultants and pollsters. The outcome of this potential three-way contest between Gallego, Sinema, and any other potential candidates will be closely watched by major Democratic leaders.