Morning Wire Border Battle: Biden’s Controversial Executive Order | Saturday Extra
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Jun 8, 2024 Todd Bensman, a Senior National Security Fellow and author of "Overrun," delves into President Biden's controversial executive order on immigration. He critiques the effectiveness and political motivations behind the order, highlighting potential loopholes and legal battles it may spark. Bensman sheds light on the alarming rise in illegal crossings and the associated risks of terrorism from border vulnerabilities. His insights reveal how current policies and perceptions abroad are driving migrants towards the U.S., making the border crisis an ongoing dilemma.
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Biden's Order: Lenient in Disguise
- Biden's executive order appears tough but is lenient, allowing 2,500 illegal immigrants daily.
- Exceptions, like the fear of returning to Mexico, negate expulsion efforts, rendering the order ineffective.
Rejected Bill: Flawed Foundation
- The rejected bipartisan bill would normalize 5,000 daily illegal entries, contradicting existing immigration laws.
- It lacked effective deportation measures and offered easy asylum, encouraging further illegal immigration.
Border Risks: Real Threats
- Bill Melugin's reporting revealed individuals from Mauritania, a terrorist-linked country, crossing the border.
- A Jordanian border crosser, potentially linked to terrorism, conducted a vehicle attack after entering the U.S.
