As the Biden administration gears up to remove the Title 42 public health order on May 11, causing chaos at the southern border, former Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson has criticized the administration’s plan to monitor processed and released migrants. With a surge in illegal immigration, Johnson believes it is not feasible to keep track of all individuals crossing the border, causing a backlog in cases and overwhelming the communities along the southern border. As the Biden administration prepares to handle this unprecedented influx of illegal immigrants, questions remain regarding their approach to border security and the impact of their policies.
The border crisis has reached an unprecedented level, and former Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson has pointed out the potential chaos that could emerge once Title 42 is removed come May 11. President Joe Biden’s plan to monitor processed and released migrants is not feasible according to Johnson, and the influx of illegal immigrants has already overwhelmed border towns such as El Paso and Brownsville.
The Biden administration’s approach to the crisis is concerning to conservatives, who have always maintained that deterrence is the only viable method to address the border crisis. But instead of focusing on deterrence, the Biden administration claims there are plans to better absorb the spike in illegal crossings and process the people in a timely manner. These plans, however, remain unclear, and there seems to be no end in sight to the surge of illegal border crossings.
Johnson’s previous statement that daily crossings of 1,000 illegal immigrants were a crisis is almost laughable now. Current figures show that as many as 8,000 people are crossing the southern border daily, with expectations that numbers could soar to 14,000 once Title 42 is removed. It is a grave concern that the Biden administration appears ill-prepared to handle a situation of such magnitude and complexity.
Even more worrisome is the fact that the southern border is far from secure. The Biden administration’s efforts to secure the border are clearly inadequate, and it comes as no surprise that the Department of Defense has announced the deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border. The troops have been tasked with administrative and processing duties, a clear indication that Border Patrol agents are stretched thin and cannot keep up with the influx of illegal immigrants that continue to pour into the country.
It is essential that the Biden administration rethink their approach to the border crisis. Rather than focus on processing and absorbing illegal immigrants, they must prioritize deterrence and secure the border once and for all. Failure to act could mean the escalation of the crisis, leading to an uncontrolled influx of illegal immigrants and irreparable damage to our great country.
It is essential that the Biden administration rethink their approach to the border crisis. Rather than focus on processing and absorbing illegal immigrants, they must prioritize deterrence and secure the border once and for all. Failure to act could mean the escalation of the crisis, leading to an uncontrolled influx of illegal immigrants and irreparable damage to our great country. As former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson warned, it is simply not feasible to keep track of all individuals crossing the border, raising concerns about the potential for a dangerous situation to develop. As we await further developments, it is essential that the administration focuses on effective solutions to this growing crisis before its too late.
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