Biden: Undocumented immigrants should get vaccine without ICE targeting them

[RandySF]

President Biden said Friday that undocumented immigrants should be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine without fear of being targeted by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Biden make the remark during an interview with Univision during his visit to a vaccination site in Texas.

“I want to make sure they are able to get vaccinated and so they’re protected from COVID without the ICE or anyone interfering,” Biden said. “They should… not be arrested for showing for being able to get a vaccination.”

Biden also said he plans to make sure undocumented immigrants have food, noting that his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief proposal increases funding for nutrition assistance.

The comments follow an announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) earlier this month that said ICE was not conducting enforcement activities at or near COVID-19 vaccination sites.


https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/540810-biden-ice-wont-target-undocumented-immigrants-at-vaccine-sites

[Tarheel_Dem]

1. Well of course they should. It, not only will help protect them, but the rest of us as well.

I just love having a common sense president once again.

[crickets]

3. Truth. Joe is a breath of fresh air.

He understands that everyone needs to get vaccinated. There's enough trouble with antivaxxers as it is without letting people who want the vaccine fall through the cracks because of immigration issues. No questions, just jab as many arms as possible.

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. It's just the right thing to do for all concerned, and Joe understands that. 👌🏽

[TexasBushwhacker]

2. Harris County (Houston) has designated certain zip codes

as high risk. They also have high black and Latino populations. They have a vaccine supercenter set up. If you are 60 or over and live in one of the zip codes, all you have to do is show up with your ID showing your age and where you live.

[jimfields33]

5. ID? What if they don't have one?

This is one of the reasons that repugs press for IDs and now they expect one for the vaccine? What a lazy way to pick who gets a shot.

[NurseJackie]

6. No it's not.

It's a practical and efficient way to provide vaccines that are targeted specifically toward high-risk communities and known "hot-spots" of outbreaks. It makes perfect sense. No system will be perfect, and there will always be room for improvement. But there's no time for delays. We just don't have that luxury.

[Kingofalldems]

7. It is NOT one of the reasons republicans press for IDs.

[RandiFan1290]

8. Wrong, as usual

[jimfields33]

9. Interesting that you think 100 percent have IDs

I guess I was wrong and everyone has an ID. Perhaps you live in the area and keep up with those statistics. Sorry for saying that some may not have an ID. You corrected my mistake. Thank you!!!!

[Kingofalldems]

10. Looks like it's not the point.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

11. Abolish ICE and then it's not an issue.

[meow2u3]

12. GOP: Unauthorized immigrants can just die of COVID

Those psycho rethugs think unauthorized immigrants are "illegals", therefore inherently criminal and subhuman. Guess who the real criminals are...