Security Risks of People Illegally Crossing the Border

The illegal crossing of individuals from various countries poses a significant security risk to the United States. FBI Director Chris Ray highlighted the heightened vulnerability to terror attacks from the border. Recent incidents include a Jordanian border crosser conducting a vehicle ramming attack on a military base near Washington, DC, and a Russian from Chechnya plotting to fund a terrorist group in Syria after crossing the southern border. These cases reveal the potential for more frequent terror incidents due to porous borders and individuals exploiting the system to engage in extremist activities.