Morning Wire Record “Gotaways” Under Biden & Shooting Teen Released | 5.18.24
May 18, 2024
The podcast dives into the alarming rise in illegal border crossings under the current administration, spotlighting a case involving a teenager released after allegedly committing violent acts. It critiques the implications of these immigration trends, linking them to national security concerns and rising crime rates. Additionally, the discussion extends to the high financial burdens of illegal immigration in the UK, revealing staggering annual costs and comparing them with legal migration expenses. A thought-provoking look at immigration policies and their real-world consequences.
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Border Gotaways Surge
- "Gotaways" at the U.S. border have surged under President Biden.
- More illegal immigrants have evaded border security since 2020 than in the entire prior decade.
Migrant Crime Example
- A Guatemalan migrant, Marvin Perez Lopez, entered the U.S. illegally, claimed asylum, and was released.
- He was later arrested for child kidnapping and sexual assault.
Asylum Reform
- Proposed asylum reforms would screen applicants' criminal histories earlier.
- This aims to prevent ineligible applicants from entering, especially those with serious crimes or potential terrorist links.