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House Republicans are preparing to delve into the border crisis that has been the hallmark of the Biden-Harris administration. This move is not just another government meeting; it’s a strategic play to keep immigration front and center as the November elections loom on the horizon. Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Mark Green, announced that lawmakers will be gathering in Washington, D.C., on September 18 for a thorough examination of the illegal immigration issues that have left the southern border in disarray.
Mark Green has expressed that this upcoming hearing is an opportunity for the American public to confront a stark reality. Under the leadership of Biden and Harris, he claims the once-secure border has been transformed into a veritable gateway for unchecked migration. With more than 10 million migrants encountered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection since the start of this administration, it’s clear that the scale of the crisis is unprecedented, leaving even the most optimistic White House historians flabbergasted.
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Republicans aren’t just shaking their heads in disbelief; they’re sounding the alarm over what they describe as absurd policies being rolled out by the Democrats. The Biden administration’s attempts to manage the surge by implementing walk-around programs have sparked accusations of trying to undermine Congressional authority on immigration levels. Essentially, Republicans argue that the administration is trying to bypass established protocols with creative new programs, which goes far beyond what the executive branch should be doing.
Green has been vocal about this breakdown of border security, asserting that the Biden-Harris duo has dismantled long-standing, bipartisan policies that once ensured a degree of order at the border. He claims that border agents find themselves caught in a Catch-22 of mass catch-and-release policies while ICE functions with significantly reduced enforcement capabilities. All of this, in his view, feeds into the larger Democratic vision of open borders that was tucked away in the political attic, only to resurface with disastrous consequences.
The Republican-controlled committee is gearing up for what promises to be a lively hearing next Wednesday at 10 a.m., where they will host a variety of witnesses, including personnel from Customs and Border Protection. This conference follows closely on the heels of another hearing by the House Judiciary Committee focusing on crimes committed by illegal immigrants, further illustrating the GOP’s determination not to let this issue fade from the public eye. Although asked if these hearings have a whiff of politics to them with the election cycle in full swing, Republicans seem to be relishing in the clarity that these hearings provide ahead of voters heading to the polls.
