Each month, as many as tens of thousands stream across our southern border from Central American countries without obtaining legal status.
Throughout American history, there is significant evidence that this kind of "Enforcement first" policy deters people from attempting dangerous journeys to reach American borders.
More recently, President Barack Obama's administration faced a crisis in 2014 when a flood of unaccompanied alien minors came across our southern border from the same countries we are discussing today-Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Presidents Reagan, Clinton, and Obama all learned the same lesson, albeit too late: Lax border security only leads to more illegal immigration.
When people believe they will be blocked by border security, backed up by a robust immigration policy, they are less likely to lead themselves or their children into danger, whether it be by land or by sea.
We can be compassionate and provide a secure border at the same time.
It is simply irresponsible-it is inhumane-for the American government to incentivize anyone to subject themselves or their children to the perilous journey to our border.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/08/17/securing-the-border-is-the-most-humane-policy/
Throughout American history, there is significant evidence that this kind of "Enforcement first" policy deters people from attempting dangerous journeys to reach American borders.
More recently, President Barack Obama's administration faced a crisis in 2014 when a flood of unaccompanied alien minors came across our southern border from the same countries we are discussing today-Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Presidents Reagan, Clinton, and Obama all learned the same lesson, albeit too late: Lax border security only leads to more illegal immigration.
When people believe they will be blocked by border security, backed up by a robust immigration policy, they are less likely to lead themselves or their children into danger, whether it be by land or by sea.
We can be compassionate and provide a secure border at the same time.
It is simply irresponsible-it is inhumane-for the American government to incentivize anyone to subject themselves or their children to the perilous journey to our border.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/08/17/securing-the-border-is-the-most-humane-policy/
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