Schwarzenegger calls for immigration reform: political failure in LA!

Schwarzenegger calls for immigration reform: political failure in LA!

Los Angeles, USA - in Los Angeles, the protests spread against the immigration policy of US President Donald Trump and ensure continuing tensions. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who served as a governor of California from 2003 to 2011, expressed sharp criticism of both Republicans and Democrats in a current appearance. According to his statements, the politicians lack the necessary determination to implement a comprehensive immigration reform that could end these problems. He is disappointed with both parties and emphasizes that there have been discussion about possible reforms for almost 40 years, but there are no concrete solutions so far.

Schwarzenegger demands a comprehensive immigration reform that would make it possible to legally integrate workers from the south. He does not see the problems as insoluble if politicians were willing to work together. In a conversation with Jimmy Kimmel, he said that politicians often instrumentalize immigration for political purposes instead of actually finding solutions. This can also be observed in the current protests that were triggered by the ICE workplace and the aggressive deportation policy of Trump. The Hill reports that the protests are not as bad as they are shown in the media.

effects on the city

The unrest in Los Angeles, who have increased in the past few days, has prompted the US government to mobilize 4,000 soldiers from the National Guard and 700 marine infantry. However, this happens against the will of California governor Gavin Newsom, who rejects the use of military forces to contain the protests. The Federal Government even sued Newsom to stop sending troops, but a judge rejected the corresponding urgent application. Schwarzenegger said that only a small part of the city was actually affected by riots and rejected the representation in the media, which Los Angeles describes as a war zone. Austria , as Schwarzenegger is proud of Los Angeles, which he sees as his adopted home.

The resentment on Trump's migration policy is stirring on the streets. The protests began in response to the deportions of immigrants ordered by Trump and have expanded in other cities. The situation escalated, which led to violent riots during the demonstrations. A nightly locking block was extended via parts of the city center of Los Angeles for at least one night and the state is now examining which further measures are taking. Deutschlandfunk reports that further demonstrations are planned in Washington next Saturday.

Schwarzenegger appeals to everyone involved to overcome the political gap and to work constructively on solving the immigration problem. His own experiences as immigrants from Austria and the reflective reviews of his beginnings in the United States underline his demand for a more humane and realistic migration policy.