Folks, doing nothing is not an option. Compromise is part of the process. The bipartisan border bill that died in Congress is being urged to be revived by President Biden. Pressure is mounting on the President to take executive action on the overwhelmed border situation, where agents are releasing large groups of migrants into the U.S. Some Democrats, like Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, argue that maintaining asylum laws is crucial to uphold legal rights. On the other hand, Republicans, including Congressman Claudia Tenney, emphasize the need to address cartel control, human trafficking, and drug smuggling at the border.
Congressman Tenney highlights the importance of legal immigration and the necessity for legitimate asylum claims to go through official ports of entry. He points out the risks posed by cartels exploiting vulnerabilities in border security, leading to criminal activities and unvetted entries. The Congressman also draws attention to the challenges faced at the northern border, where criminal migrants are reportedly more prevalent than at the southern border.
