The chaos at our southern border has reached alarming levels, with former border officials revealing a disturbing trend that many Americans may not be aware of.
Retired Border Patrol Chief Aaron Heitke testified this week before the House Homeland Security Committee, highlighting the Biden administration's deliberate attempts to obscure the increasing presence of terrorists crossing into the United States.
Heitke recounted how, under pressure from superiors, he was ordered not to disclose the number of significant interest aliens—suspects with ties to terrorism—apprehended at the border.
Under the previous administration, the San Diego sector saw about 10 to 15 such suspects annually.
However, after President Biden took office and relaxed border security measures, that number skyrocketed.
In 2022, over 100 significant interest aliens were encountered, with that number expected to rise even further in 2023.
These numbers raise serious questions about the Biden administration's commitment to national security.
Additionally, the dire consequences of unchecked illegal immigration were brought to light through the heartbreaking testimony of Patty Morin, mother of a woman tragically murdered by a Salvadoran illegal immigrant.
Patricia Morin's daughter, Rachel, was brutally killed after the suspect, a three-time deportee, crossed the border under the current regime’s lax policies.
The murderer, Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez, had jumped the border in February 2023 after being wanted for murder in his home country.
Morin described the devastation this has brought upon her family, emphasizing that her daughter’s death could have been prevented if the border had remained secure.
The testimony serves as a stark reminder that the consequences of the current immigration policy reach far beyond economic and social challenges—they can lead to loss of life.
In addition to the tragic stories emerging from the border crisis, it's important to note the surge in drug trafficking as well.
Recent operations have exposed rampant trafficking activities, with Customs and Border Protection reporting massive seizures of cocaine and other narcotics.
This week alone, authorities in Arizona, Texas, and California confiscated hundreds of pounds of cocaine, underscoring the challenges law enforcement faces in combating the influx of drugs.
The Department of Homeland Security must take immediate action to restore order and secure our borders if we hope to prevent further tragedies and protect American lives.
As the 2024 elections approach, Americans must demand accountability from leaders who prioritize open borders over national security.
It’s time to return to common-sense immigration policies that respect the rule of law and protect our communities.
Sources:
dailycallernewsfoundation.orgthenewamerican.comthedupreereport.com