Immigration plan can't be included in giant budget bill

Democrats face hurdles on reconciliation, debt limit, and government funding

A massive budget bill may not include immigration changes. How can things go wrong for Democrats in coming weeks? Let me count the ways, as the clock is ticking on several key matters. This is “Regular Order” for September 20, 2021.

IMMIGRATION. In a big setback for Democrats on Sunday night, the Senate Parliamentarian found that a series of immigrat…