In a significant development, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has revealed that President Trump has instructed him to engage with Democrats who have expressed interest in collaborating on immigration reform. Mullin stated that multiple Democratic lawmakers have reached out to him regarding potential legislative action in the new Congress, and Trump has given the go-ahead to begin discussions, with a future meeting planned. However, Mullin was quick to clarify that these conversations do not involve altering the administration’s current enforcement policies and unequivocally reiterated that there will be no amnesty. “We’re never going to allow amnesty to happen,” Mullin asserted. He did, however, open the door to the possibility of Congress considering a legislative pathway to permanent legal status for DACA recipients, a notable shift from previous departmental messaging. This comes as President Trump, despite appointing hardline immigration advocate Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff, has signaled a willingness to work with Democrats on immigration following the 2026 midterm elections, a move that has generated discussion given Miller’s influence.
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