Open Borders Plan Leads to Invasion of Illegals: The Humanitarian Crisis at the Southern Border

Introduction

The border crisis at the southern border of the United States is a humanitarian crisis that has been brewing for a long time. During the presidential campaign‚ President Biden touted an immigration policy that was much more compassionate and open than that of his predecessor. He spoke of a path to citizenship for the millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States and promised to work towards comprehensive immigration reform.

However‚ his open borders plan has led to what Senator Ted Cruz describes as a “full-on invasion” of illegal immigrants. The record numbers of illegal migrants apprehended at the southern border have overwhelmed Border Patrol agents‚ and the situation has turned into a humanitarian crisis. Critics are outraged at the administration’s policies and rhetoric‚ pointing out that they seem to have incentivized the surge of illegal migration. In this article‚ we will take a closer look at the situation at the southern border and examine why it has become a humanitarian crisis.

The Record Numbers of Illegal Migrants Apprehended

The numbers of illegal migrants being apprehended at the southern border are staggering. In March 2021‚ nearly 170‚000 migrants were taken into custody – the highest number in 15 years. These numbers have overwhelmed Border Patrol agents‚ who are struggling to keep up with processing and detaining the migrants.

The situation has become even more challenging because many of the migrants are children or families. Border Patrol is required to turn over children to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within 7’ hours. However‚ HHS is overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the influx of children. As a result‚ many children are being housed in detention centers that are not equipped to handle their needs. The conditions in these centers are often overcrowded and unsanitary‚ leading to criticism from human rights activists.

The Administration’s Policies and Rhetoric

The Biden administration’s policies and rhetoric have been blamed for the crisis. Critics argue that the Biden administration’s approach to immigration has sent a message to the world that the United States is open for illegal migration. The administration has rescinded many of the Trump administration’s immigration policies‚ including the “Remain in Mexico” policy‚ which required migrants seeking asylum to wait in Mexico while their claims were being processed.

The message from the Biden administration has been that the United States is a welcoming country‚ and this has led to a surge of migrants who believe they will be allowed into the country. This has caused challenges for border communities‚ who are often struggling with limited resources.

Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson’s Warning

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has warned that the system is overwhelmed. In an interview with NPR‚ he said‚ “We have been dealing with a surge of migrants at the border for the past several years‚ but the surge that we’re seeing now‚ it’s higher than anything that we’ve seen in the past two decades‚ and it is putting a lot of stress on the system.”

He went on to say that the Biden administration needs to work with Congress for comprehensive immigration reform‚ as the crisis at the border is not going away anytime soon.

Urgent Attention Needed

The situation at the southern border requires urgent attention. It is not only a crisis for the United States but also for the thousands of migrants making the dangerous journey north. The administration needs to work with Congress to address the root causes of migration and find a way to process and detain migrants in a way that is safe and humane.

Border communities are also in desperate need of resources to deal with the influx of migrants. The administration needs to work with these communities to provide the resources they need to support the migrants and their own residents.

Conclusion

The open borders plan of the Biden administration has led to a surge of illegal migrants at the southern border. The record numbers of illegal migrants being apprehended have overwhelmed Border Patrol agents‚ leading to a humanitarian crisis. Critics blame the administration’s policies and rhetoric for the crisis‚ and former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson warns that the system is overwhelmed.

It is time for the administration to take the crisis seriously and work with Congress for comprehensive immigration reform. The situation at the southern border requires urgent attention‚ and action is needed to ensure the safety and well-being of both the migrants and the border communities.