Staff Reports
The Harris-Biden administration’s track record on illegal immigration has managed to break new ground in the realm of public safety, and not in a good way. Three and a half years into their term, the evidence is clear: illegal immigration is hardly a victimless crime. In a recent incident that reads like a bad plot twist from a low-budget crime drama, an illegal alien was charged with assaulting New York City cops after being caught and released at the border just a few months prior. This tale not only raises concern but invites questions about the border policies of this administration that prioritize catch-and-release over public safety.
It seems that the strategy employed by the Biden administration is akin to playing a dangerous game of whack-a-mole. One day, the administration touts its commitment to border security, and the next they let a criminal slip through the cracks. In a time when law enforcement is struggling against rising crime rates, the authorities find themselves dealing with the fallout from policies that allow individuals, who should be securely contained, to roam free. The idea that an individual with a criminal record can waltz across the border only to later engage in violent behavior against those sworn to protect and serve is a comic sketch worthy of a late-night host’s monologue—except this is no laughing matter.
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New York City’s police officers face enough challenges, ranging from public disorder to angry TikTok debates about policing tactics, without adding undocumented criminals to the mix. When law enforcement is attacked, it sends shockwaves through the community. The idea that a man who was already flagged for serious charges managed to dodge the system is the cherry on top of a poorly baked bureaucratic turnover. It’s a shining example of how ineffective border control measures directly contribute to the very crime the Harris-Biden administration claims to combat.
In an administration that seems determined to demonstrate that law enforcement is merely a prop in their ideological theater, the repercussions of releasing undocumented immigrants into the streets can hardly be overstated. As cops deal with the fallout, it raises serious questions about whose side this administration is actually on. It’s as if they believe in a version of America where career criminals should be treated with kid gloves, while the people protecting society are left to fend for themselves against an increasingly hostile environment.
What remains clear is that Americans deserve better. Crime and chaos are not inevitable; they are the results of policies that overlook the safety and well-being of law-abiding citizens. If the Harris-Biden administration wants to put the “unity” rhetoric to the test, a good place to start would be to reconsider its approach to illegal immigration and invest some serious effort into real solutions. A population that feels safe doesn’t require fanciful dreams of unity; it requires competent leadership that prioritizes law and order.
