Just when you thought the Biden administration couldn’t possibly drop the ball any harder on border security, they’ve managed to outdo themselves. It’s time to talk about how our current administration is playing fast and loose with national security, all in the name of their misguided immigration policies.
The Bombshell Report
A shocking report has revealed that the Biden administration has released at least 99 illegal immigrants whose identities matched those on the terrorism watch list. These individuals, caught by Border Patrol along the southern border from 2021 through 2023, were subsequently released into the United States. This alarming disclosure raises serious questions about the administration’s commitment to national security and the effectiveness of its border policies.
The gravity of this situation cannot be overstated. These 99 individuals came from 36 different countries, including known terror hotspots like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. The implications for national security are profound, as evidenced by the concerns expressed by top law enforcement officials.
“Nearly 100 illegal immigrants on the terror watch list have been released into the United States during the Biden administration, while Border Patrol agents have encountered migrants on the watch list from dozens of different countries, a new House report is revealing.”
FBI Director Christopher Wray has voiced his apprehension about the rising insertion of terrorists into the U.S. through the immigration system. His concerns are not unfounded, given the staggering statistics we’re seeing at the border.
99 illegals on the FBI terror watchlist released into the US.
Americans are less safe under Biden-Harris open border policies. https://t.co/WCZWZ43BlO
— Rep. Pat Fallon (@RepPatFallon) August 5, 2024
Border Crisis by the Numbers
The scale of the border crisis is truly staggering. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2021, Border Patrol agents have apprehended 294 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist. This figure represents a dramatic increase from previous years and underscores the growing security threat at our southern border.
“’The number of individuals apprehended illegally crossing the Southwest border and found to be on the terrorist watchlist has increased 2,500 percent from Fiscal Years 2017-2020 to Fiscal Year 2023.’” – Chairman Mark E. Green, MD
But it’s not just potential terrorists we need to worry about. In fiscal year 2023 alone, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested 35,433 illegal aliens with criminal convictions and 598 known gang members. The drug crisis at the border is equally alarming, with CBP reporting 27,293 pounds of fentanyl seized – estimated to be only 5-10% of the total amount smuggled into the country.
The Human Cost of Failed Policies
The consequences of these failed border policies extend far beyond mere statistics. Over 100,000 Americans have died from drug overdoses in the past year, primarily due to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids flooding across our porous southern border. The human toll of this crisis is immeasurable, affecting families and communities across the nation.
“’It’s time for Secretary Mayorkas to ask himself how many more families need to be torn apart by the criminal cartels taking advantage of his open-borders policies.’” – Chairman Mark E. Green, MD
Moreover, the strain on our border security resources has forced the closure of interior security checkpoints, further hampering efforts to intercept drugs and criminal aliens. This domino effect of poor policy decisions is leaving our nation increasingly vulnerable to threats both seen and unseen.
The Path Forward
As we grapple with these stark realities, it’s clear that a significant course correction is needed in our approach to border security and immigration policy. The ethical dilemma of balancing national security with human rights concerns is complex, but the current administration’s policies seem to be tipping the scales dangerously in favor of leniency at the expense of safety.
The American people deserve better. They deserve policies that prioritize their security while still upholding our nation’s values. It’s time for a serious, bipartisan effort to address these critical issues before it’s too late. The clock is ticking, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
