The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) this week released its immigration principles, a list of suggestions urging lawmakers to humanely welcome new arrivals and help those already settled in the U.S. amid a torrent of anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of the presidential election.

The caucus’ suggestions include guidance on immigration reform, such as protecting DACA recipients and reuniting separated families, and other legislation to address border safety and concerns from migrants settled across the country.

“These principles highlight the CHC’s steadfast resolve to enact effective and humane comprehensive immigration policies that address the root causes of migration while treating immigrants with the dignity and compassion expected from America on the world stage,” said Chair Nanette Barragán in a statement.

Border issues have become part of a larger showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as a likely rematch for the presidency approaches this year. A bipartisan deal that would have linked border security and overseas aid was recently opposed by Republican senators, reportedly because it would have improved conditions for migrants and weakened Trump’s strongest platform issues, including his proposed border wall.

The Hispanic Caucus has long protested their exclusion from border negotiation talks between the president and Republican senators and indicated that they are concerned about potential compromises, according to Axios. The GOP has asked for stricter regulations regarding asylum, expulsion and detention procedures.

“We understand the breadth of what is at stake for the immigrant families seeking asylum here in America,” said CHC Immigration Task force co-chair Adriano Espaillat in a statement. “The CHC is making clear our support of immigrants and reaffirming our actions to ensure our nation remains a beacon of hope and freedom for families now and future generations.”

As part of their list of suggestions, the caucus asked for increased citizenship pathways and funds to increase case management and support the asylum process with the aim to decrease immigrant detentions.

CHC also requested more protections for farmworkers and to streamline Temporary Protected Status and work permits for recent arrivals. The caucus is hoping for $10 billion to be allocated to help migrants staying in shelters.

Since 2022, Texas has bussed more than 100,000 migrants from the Southern Border to cities like Denver, New York and Chicago, which have struggled to support the influx of asylum seekers.

Over the weekend, Biden said he would “shut down” the border in an attempt to salvage the deal with Republicans. According to The Hill, the president would have the ability to close the border if more than 5,000 people cross illegally in a day. But Republicans want that number to be lower.

California Sen. Alex Padilla and 10 other Democratic lawmakers signed a letter in December condemning threats to the asylum system, urging Biden to reject “Trump-era immigration policies.” Padilla chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship and Border Safety and is a member of the CHC.