US Border Security Strong but Wall Construction Still Needed: Border Czar Tom Homan

South Dakota's New Immigration Enforcement Program

• 💡 The 287g program allows local and state law enforcement to assist ICE in apprehending and arresting undocumented immigrants who are public safety threats.
• 👮 Officers can make arrests without a warrant if they have reason to believe the individual is in the country illegally and likely to flee.
• 🤝 This collaboration is crucial for concentrating on public safety threats and national security concerns, ensuring criminals are not repeatedly released by sanctuary cities.

Current State of US Border Security

• 📊 The US currently has the most secure border in the nation's history, with illegal immigration down 96%.
• 📉 Recent data shows an average of only 11 gotaways per day, a significant decrease from previous numbers.
• 🚫 There have been zero migrant releases from the border in recent months.

The Necessity of Border Infrastructure

• 🧱 Despite current security levels, there is a continued need for border wall construction and additional barriers.
• 📉 Areas with completed border barriers have seen decreases in illegal immigration, drug flow, and deaths.
• ⚠️ Walls are essential for preventing women and children from attempting dangerous crossings, directing them to areas where they can receive humanitarian aid from Border Patrol.

Addressing Public Perceptions and False Narratives

• 📰 The speaker asserts that much of the media is pushing a false narrative regarding immigration enforcement tactics.
• ✅ The administration is focused on removing public safety and national security threats, not deporting US citizens.
• ⚖️ The goal is to send a clear message globally that illegal entry will not be tolerated, reinforcing national security through border control.

Future Goals for Border Enforcement

• 🎯 The ultimate aim is to remove every criminal illegal alien and national security threat from the country.
• 🏁 Continued infrastructure development and reducing gotaways to zero are key objectives for the future.