Heritage Explains How Do We Up Our Deportation Game? | Lora Ries
Dec 3, 2025
Lora Ries, Director of the Center for Border Security and Immigration at the Heritage Foundation, dives deep into the ramifications of the tragic shooting of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom in West Virginia. She discusses the implications of this incident on immigration policy, highlighting vetting issues during the Kabul evacuation. Ries also tackles broader immigration concerns, suggesting strategies to enhance deportation efforts and improve transparency within DHS. Her insights offer a raw look at the complexities of border security and public support for enforcement initiatives.
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Guard Member Killed After Kabul Evacuee Attack
- A 20-year-old National Guard member from Webster Springs, WV, volunteered to stay in Washington, D.C., and was killed by an Afghan national.
- Lora Ries argues this tragedy should not have happened because the shooter "shouldn't have been in the country."
Claims Of Thorough Vetting Challenged
- Lora Ries says the Biden administration "recklessly brought in tens of thousands of Afghans" without thorough vetting.
- She cites Inspector General reports and Secretary Mayorkas's impeachment as evidence the vetting claims were false.
Fraud And H-1B Issues Fuel Public Anger
- Lora Ries connects immigration enforcement concerns to fraud and labor-market displacement.
- She highlights Somali fraud in Minnesota and H-1B use amid U.S. layoffs as drivers of public frustration.