(PatriotNews.net) – Immigration debates boil as Trump-era policies prove effective, yet they’re under threat from political gamesmanship in Washington.
At a Glance
- The House Homeland Security Committee credits Trump policies for a drop in illegal immigration.
- GOP opposes a new bipartisan attempt to regulate border security, fearing it may backfire.
- Significant decreases in border encounters attributed to military deployment and international deals.
- Trump administration’s policies celebrated, highlighting tens of thousands of criminal deportations.
Trump’s Policies Keep Illegals at Bay
The latest report from the House Homeland Security Committee showcases a sharp decline in illegal border crossings. This decline is being directly attributed to former President Donald Trump’s border policies. These policies, including strategic deployment of military resources and international agreements, notably with El Salvador, have paid off by reducing illegal crossings and increasing apprehensions of criminals at the border. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) played a pivotal role in arresting tens of thousands, focusing on gang members and other criminal threats.
While President Biden’s administration seems to support the idea of “shutting down the border” if necessary, they also propose new legislation to regulate crossings by thresholds—a measure many Republicans argue encourages more illegal crossings by lowering the bar for enforcement.
New Legislation Faces GOP Backlash
The bipartisan border security package is under fire from the GOP. Key figures in the Republican Party argue that provisions granting emergency power to block crossings incentivize illegal activities rather than curb them. Idaho Senator Jim Risch echoed concerns by stating, “One illegal immigrant. That’s one too many. 5,000? Absolutely not.” Such sentiment reflects a zero-tolerance approach preferred by many GOP members, who also view the bill as a poor substitute for existing successful policies.
“The legislation would “further incentivize thousands of illegals to pour in across our borders daily,” – New York Rep. Elise Stefanik.
This resistance among Republicans is compounded by political undercurrents, with many convinced that Biden’s approach undermines Trump’s successes. House Speaker Mike Johnson declared the bill “dead on arrival,” highlighting the partisan divide over this critical issue.
Law and Order at What Cost?
The committee’s findings, championed by Trump-era proponents, argue that engagement with international partners and military presence at critical border points have been monumental in reducing unlawful entries. These measures have not only led to decreased crossings but also to significant arrests of criminals and gang members, restoring a sense of order and safety. The Trump administration’s results lead many to question, why fix something that isn’t broken?
“Rather than “commending this return to law and order,” Green, R-Tenn., said his “colleagues across the aisle are working to defend an illegal alien MS-13 gang member who was rightfully removed from our country.” – Rep. Mark Green.
In a political climate where border security remains as contentious as ever, it appears that the legacy of Trump’s policies will continue to be a defining component of immigration debates, drawing a stark contrast with the current administration’s proposals.
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