Unraveling Biden-Harris Policies: Impact on Border Security and Criminal Activity

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Republicans are blaming the Biden-Harris border policies for recent crimes. Criminals like Vasquez Santa Maria gain entry under current policies. Illegal border crossings have been observed to have significantly increased. Safety and economic problems are being caused by the administration’s slack enforcement.

Criminal Activity and Policy Objections

Right now, Republicans are not too fond of the conditions at the Mexican border. The Biden-Harris border policies are criticized by Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee, who point to criminal cases like the alleged murder in Texas of Roberto Emilio Vasquez-Santamaria, an illegal immigrant from Peru. The risks posed by the administration’s open-border policies are emphasized in the interim staff report, which also notes Vasquez-Santamaria’s release into the country.

Over 12 million people have crossed the border illegally, according to current administration statistics. Republicans have criticized this number, citing potential security risks. According to reports, 99 people with ties to terrorism have been released into American communities as a result of these policies. Moreover, the urgent requirement to fortify border security is highlighted by the widespread smuggling of fentanyl, which results in more than 100,000 fatalities every year.

Economic and Social Impacts

Local communities are greatly impacted by the border’s economic effects. America’s labor market is more competitive, public sector expenses have gone up, and taxpayers are under more strain as a result of illegal immigration. The estimated financial impact on cities such as New York City through 2025 is $12 billion in spending on illegal immigrants.

“Adding millions of people to the country through immigration drives up the cost of housing and reduces affordability relative to wages in areas of heavy settlement. Fiscally, illegal immigrants are a net drain — they create more in costs than they pay in taxes… ” – Dr. Steven Camarota, Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies.

More conservative voices, including those in recent congressional hearings, stress that the current border crisis represents both public safety and national security threats. With crimes increasing and drug trafficking persisting, concerns about the policies persist.

The Administration’s Response

The Biden-Harris administration has announced new measures to curb illegal actions at the border, involving expedited removal processes and extended reentry bans. These measures are seen as attempts to tighten control and foster more structured legal immigration pathways, including opportunities for 30,000 individuals monthly from certain South American countries with proper documentation.

“FACT SHEET: BIDEN-⁠HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEW BORDER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS”

Critics remain skeptical about the administration’s trajectories concerning border security, preferring more robust enforcement mechanisms. The debate underscores critical issues of national security, public safety, and economic well-being amid ongoing border challenges.

Sources:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/01/05/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-border-enforcement-actions

https://oversight.house.gov/release/hearing-wrap-up-biden-harris-border-crisis-costs-every-u-s-community

https://www.dhs.gov/immigrationlaws

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/04/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-actions-to-secure-the-border

https://www.newsweek.com/border-arrests-drop-july-lowest-point-biden-harris-1932660

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kamala-harris-immigration-biden-administration-border

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/09/20/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-new-actions-increase-border

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/kamala-harris-chose-a-long-term-approach-when-tasked-to-tackle-rise-in-border-crossings

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Quotes:

“This interim staff report focuses on the case of just one criminal illegal alien, Roberto Emilio Vasquez-Santamaria, and highlights how the open-borders policies of the Biden-Harris Administration ensured his release into the United States,” the report, a copy of which was obtained by Fox News Digital, said. … http://judiciary.house.gov/media/in-the-news/judiciary-republicans-tie-biden-harris-open-borders-policies-brutal-murder

“As with any noncitizen in the United States without lawful status, ICE officers make enforcement decisions on a case-by-case basis to focus on the greatest threats to homeland security in a professional and responsible manner informed by their experience as law enforcement officers,” a spokesperson said. … http://judiciary.house.gov/media/in-the-news/judiciary-republicans-tie-biden-harris-open-borders-policies-brutal-murder

“According to this immigration record, Vasquez-Santamaria was also given a Notice to Appear in immigration court, with his initial appearance scheduled for June 4, 2025, in Orlando, Florida,” the Judiciary Committee report says. … http://judiciary.house.gov/media/in-the-news/judiciary-republicans-tie-biden-harris-open-borders-policies-brutal-murder

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