Former acting CBP Commissioner & Chief of U.S. Border Patrol, Mark Morgan, discusses the insane provisions in the border deal, cartels' surveillance tactics, uphill battle for Republicans, and the need to stop the invasion. Topics include entry limits misconceptions, flaws in the asylum system, missed opportunities in addressing the crisis, and the well-organized business of smuggling across the border.
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The recent bipartisan border bill fails to address crucial issues like catch and release and does not provide significant solutions such as remaining in Mexico or increasing border facility detention.
The inadequate standards for asylum in the border bill allow individuals to make vague claims of fear and gain entry into the country without proper verification, undermining the adversarial system and putting excessive authority in the hands of asylum officers.
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Bipartisan Border Bill Falls Short
The podcast discusses a recent bipartisan border bill that has raised concerns among conservatives. The episode highlights the flaws and loopholes in the bill that undermine its effectiveness in resolving the border crisis. It is argued that the bill fails to address crucial issues like catch and release and does not provide significant solutions such as remaining in Mexico or increasing border facility detention. Additionally, the podcast emphasizes the sophistication of drug cartels in manipulating the system and the need for stronger border security measures.
Inadequate Standards for Asylum
Another key point highlighted in the podcast is the inadequate standards for asylum in the border bill. While it appears to strengthen the definition of asylum, the fine print reveals additional exemptions and exceptions that render the changes meaningless. The implementation of these standards raises concerns, as it allows individuals to make vague claims of fear and gain entry into the country without proper verification. This undermines the adversarial system, removes independent review, and puts excessive authority in the hands of asylum officers.
Political Motives and Implications
The podcast also delves into the political motives behind the bipartisan border bill and its potential implications. It suggests that Democrats aim to secure a victory by getting Republicans to sign off on the bill, allowing them to shift blame onto Republicans if the bill fails. However, critics argue that the bill, as it stands, does not effectively address the border crisis and fails to stop catch and release. The episode concludes with a call for stronger border security measures and a reminder that President Biden already possesses the authority to take necessary actions to resolve the crisis.
Mark Morgan, former acting CBP Commissioner & Chief of U.S. Border Patrol, joins Ben for an in-depth discussion about the southern border, ranging from the insane provisions proposed in the border deal, to the sophisticated surveillance tactics employed by cartels to track border patrol agents. Morgan lays out the uphill battle Republicans face in passing any comprehensive bill, and what actually needs to be done to stop this invasion.
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