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Senator Steve Daines from Montana is stepping up to protect American citizens from the questionable judgment of federal border authorities. It appears he has had enough of the open-door policy that has been the hallmark of the Biden administration. Along with eight of his fellow Republican senators, Daines has rolled out a new piece of legislation titled the Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk at the Border Act. This legislative initiative aims to block Customs and Border Protection agents from granting entry to illegal immigrants identified as potential national security threats.
Daines highlights that the current administration’s negligence in securing the southern border has led to unnecessary tragedies and compromised public safety. According to him, the ongoing admission of migrants with criminal backgrounds and potential ties to terrorism has put national security in jeopardy. It seems that Daines is no longer interested in the Biden administration’s casual attitude toward immigration, characterizing it as a “parole free-for-all” that has become the norm under the current regime.
Accompanying Daines on this righteous crusade are Senators Ted Budd, Mike Rounds, Marsha Blackburn, Ted Cruz, Cynthia Lummis, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Eric Schmitt, and Marco Rubio. They represent a growing concern among Republicans regarding the lax vetting of immigrants. With reports surfacing of individuals connected to ISIS being admitted to the U.S., the urgency for action has increased. These Republicans are pointing fingers at the administration for the reckless approach that has allowed potential threats to slip through the cracks.
The backdrop to this legislation is nothing short of alarming. Under Biden’s watch, about a million non-citizens have slipped into the country via a process known as “parole.” While this may sound like an innocent enough term, it’s essentially a loophole that the administration has exploited to bypass normal immigration procedures and let in individuals who otherwise wouldn’t make the cut. It’s as if the White House decided to redefine what “open borders” truly means—allowing not just anyone, but also those with less-than-stellar backgrounds into the American fold.
Republicans are particularly incensed by the scale of the issue. With five million illegal immigrants reportedly released into the country, the sheer volume raises eyebrows and, more importantly, concerns about safety. It’s become increasingly difficult for American citizens to ignore the ramifications of a system that prioritizes “Inclusivity” over security. Daines and his allies argue that this legislation is crucial for reclaiming control over the situation, preventing known threats from infiltrating the very fabric of society.
GOP senators move to block migrants who pose security threat from being paroled into US https://t.co/KE43B7C67z
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) July 30, 2024
The proposed bill is a response not only to the staggering statistics but also a direct challenge to the administration’s handling of immigration. Lawmakers on the right know that securing the border is not just a political talking point—it’s a matter of national security. Daines and his cohort are making it crystal clear that America’s safety comes first. The question remains whether the Biden administration will heed this call for action or continue down its perilous path of permissiveness. Perhaps the Democrats will realize that “open borders” are not synonymous with an invitation to all potential threats.
