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Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said Tuesday that the Trump administration wants to find a "permanent solution" to address the Dreamers who are at risk of losing their DACA protection.

Yes, but: Nielsen said that any DACA-fix must include include additional tools and resources for DHS and close the loopholes allowing immigrants to enter into the U.S. illegally. "Without closing the loopholes, we will encourage those who attempt this dangerous journey to come here illegally to do just that."

DHS chief says Trump administration wants permanent solution for Dreamers

But any DACA fix must close current immigration loopholes.

Kirstjen Nielsen, Homeland Security Department secretary. Photo: Tom Williams / CQ Roll Call via Getty Images

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Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said Tuesday that the Trump administration wants to find a &quot;permanent solution&quot; to address the Dreamers who are at risk of losing their DACA protection.Yes, but: Nielsen said that any DACA-fix must include include additional tools and resources for DHS and close the loopholes allowing immigrants to enter into the U.S. illegally. &quot;Without closing the loopholes, we will encourage those who attempt this dangerous journey to come here illegally to do just that.&quot;

President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

DHS chief says Trump administration wants permanent solution for Dreamers

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