In 2021 the U.S. Border Patrol reported 1,659,206 encounters with migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, narrowly exceeding the prior highs of 1,643,679 in 2000 and 1,615,844 in 1986. The Border Patrol reported 608,037 encounters with Mexican nationals in 2021, accounting for 37% of the total. The remaining 1,051,169 encounters, or 63%, involved people from countries other than Mexico – by far the highest total for non-Mexican nationals in CBP records dating back to 2000. Congress has passed at least four laws since 1986 authorizing increases in Border Patrol personnel. The number of bor…
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@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Yes
Healthy cross-border traffic is essential for economic activity and inter-country relations in North America. We don't need an impermeable wall, we need an efficient system to facilitate legitimate border crossings to maximize economic impact and output in the North America.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
I'm not saying they can't cross, I just want them to be forced through security measures
@9ZH9CTS 10mos10MO
I think more security is better, illegal immigrants are a very big problem in our country taking things that could be going to citizens.
@9T4JGSGIndependent12mos12MO
In New York, after becoming a sanctuary city, there have been more reports of criminals, and violent crime across the city. Even major stores across the city had been closed down due to the immense crime in certain areas by illegal and unknown immigrants.
@B29PHBF8mos8MO
If there is more border security then there will be less illegal immigrants in our country which will provide jobs and security to the people of our country and the legal immigrants.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Yes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy
@9FQ6Y662yrs2Y
The Supreme Court has long held that managing the border is an implied power of the federal government as part of its foreign policy powers. Just as we do not permit states to make treaties with foreign countries or enact tariffs on imported goods, we cannot constitutionally permit states to manage immigration for themselves.
Additionally, it is a bad idea to permit states to do this. It would hamstring the federal government as it ttempts to comply with international agreements on issues like asylum if each state could make its own decisions about who does/does not cross its border and under what circumstances. Because the Constitution guarantees free movement across state lines, permitting states to manage their own portions of an international border would lead to conflicts among neighboring states with differing policies on that management.
@9G6DDHVIndependent2yrs2Y
Different states have different needs when it comes to border security. I.e., Texas needs more border security than New Mexico. They could use this to regulate the influx of people coming to the country from especially the Mexican border.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No
@9FWGDWNRepublican 2yrs2Y
What happens if you leave the doors to your home unlocked or open 24 hours and then you have to provide financial support for everyone who comes into your home? Would anybody come in? Would it eventually become a non stop line of people coming in? Would you eventually go broke? The same thing happens to our country in a large scale.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
The border hoppers are using too much government spending, we need to at the very least cut all help to them.
@9FWSRX5Republican2yrs2Y
I believe that an ineffective immigration system leads to disorderly and unregulated immigration, which is a current issue.
@9LS2XJS1yr1Y
You lock the door to your house and your car. We should be just as vigilant with the border. I know I wouldn't let someone just walk into my house and start demanding a place to stay and food to eat.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
But, if they offer to wash my clothes, clean my dishes, cook me authentic food, clean the house, for cheap pay...
@B2XNK8X 7mos7MO
For instance, according to a report by the Migration Policy Institute, U.S. spending on border security has increased significantly over the past decades, reaching nearly $25 billion annually, yet the number of undocumented immigrants has remained relatively stable.
@9F7XSH32yrs2Y
If they need to sneek across the border their bringing nothing good with them. YOu can apply for work visas and better yourself legally.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas
@9FQ6Y662yrs2Y
We need workers in general these days and to do tasks frequently done my immigrants pretty much all the time. A fair proportion of those who cross the border illegally are seeking jobs. These two things are related.
If we had a more robust guest worker program, then those crossing the border to work would have access to legal routes for entry which would be safer for them, disrupt the thriving human smuggling trade that brings many of them to the border, and ensure businesses have the workers they need when they need them. Additionally, it would mean these workers had protections against unscr… Read more
Labor is a foundational need of any economy and the US benefits from robust immigration that fills existing openings and creates new jobs. Immigrants contribute to local economies and tax bases, strengthening both. Instead of complaining about a shortage of workers in myriad industries, we can invite people eager to contribute to our country.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No, and we should implement an open border policy
@9F7Y5Y42yrs2Y
Our country is overpopulated and only certain people who will help this country should be allowed in.
@9HP3WHQWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
We shouldn't let people flow into the US, there has to be some sort of restrictions for safety and health.
@9H8CWLK2yrs2Y
An open border policy allows anyone, and that means truly any person, to cross our border and enter the United States. In the event that this occurs, there is no measure to ensure they aren't some kind of spy, suicide bomber, terrorist, or other threat to society. If you are going to allow people from one place to another, there needs to be some form of regulation to ensure whomever is entering is not a threat to society nor the economy.
@9F7VPL92yrs2Y
How do you plan on preventing child sex trafficking, the trafficking of dangerous drugs like fentanyl, the death of people during illegal border crossings, and letting dangerous men into our country if you are not controlling the border and vetting who enters? We are not a sovereign nation if we have no borders. I think you don't actually care about these people, and instead want this policy because you think these people will give you political leverage and future Democrat voters.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No, just enforce the current border policy
@9ZH9CTS 10mos10MO
The policy is what should be happening, if it is not being enforced how can we expect other policies to be enforced.
@8FYQYQH5yrs5Y
No, and we should implement an open border policy, but with background checks
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
By definition an open border policy means people can come in without being subjected to security checks that any normal citizen wouldn't be subjected to.
@B3MH69J6mos6MO
I think the last four years show that we shouldn't have an open border.
@9D437JK2yrs2Y
Yes and decrease the price of the immigration process
Absolutely! Ensuring border security is paramount, but making the immigration process more affordable could potentially encourage people to pursue legal paths to citizenship. Just imagine, a young talented individual who wants to contribute to the American dream, but is deterred by the exorbitant fees associated with the process. By making the process more affordable, we could harness the potential of such individuals and stimulate economic growth. How do you think we could balance this with the need to maintain rigorous screening procedures for national security?
@566G5R25yrs5Y
Close the borders completely with 30 foot tall electrified walls with missile turrets
@9D8N5W62yrs2Y
Yes, and allow Texas to manage their own security policy
@4Y4S97JIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes but set refugee camps close to border to help people that had to leave their home because of danger
@92QY7WF3yrs3Y
No, just end the welfare state
@4XV4YPV5yrs5Y
Yes, I also believe border security should be a part of the U.S. Military.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
Better than sending them out to the other side of the globe
@9SNCC4K 1yr1Y
Yes, we need an immigration moratorium and the deportation of every immigrant that entered after 1965 and their descendants.
@8XBTGP34yrs4Y
I think yes because although many people come with a good purpose to this country, those who are running away from something they did in their own country just want to hide to avoid being caught. I think that there should be more restrictions in finding out people's background and records.
@9VJZYWB11mos11MO
Yes, and this wouldn’t be an issue if Donald Trump hadn’t gotten Republicans to vote against a bill that would have done this in a political stunt.
@9NHS5NN1yr1Y
Restriction can help security but also make it possible for immigrants to get access to visas depending on their background.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 1yr1Y
Yes, everyone who enters at a port of entry should show identification, be finger printed, pass medical examination, and a background check interview. If a someone is requesting a temporary visa, their date of leaving the country should be noted. If they overstay, $1000 fine for every day + 60 days of jail for every 30 days overstayed (increase ICE presence in each CSA to enforce). Anyone who enters without going through a Port of Entry should be arrested (Increase Border Patrol and Coast Guard presence along borders, airports, and ports)
@9HPVW3L2yrs2Y
Make work visas easier to get. Increase immigration courts, if possible increase it to the point that those asking for asylum can be held until their case is decided. If that is not possible, give all asylees over the age of 16 work visas and check in on them regularly. If someone awaiting court has a significant conviction, or if they do not stay where they are supposed to be, deport them with no chance of return.
@9GN5KWP2yrs2Y
No, we should focus on improving our immigration system and easing the path to citizenship. More draconian measures are a waste and will punish innocent families more than dangerous criminals
@9GD44MN2yrs2Y
Yes and increase border patrol and coast guard and trafficking units funding increase military presence along our borders and coasts and conduct tactical operations along our borders and coasts
@593DY665yrs5Y
No, we should offer immigrants the same offer the coyote's offer. They can have safe passage into the US for a Fee. and of course pay taxes and immigration fees going forward. Provided they pass an extensive background check.
Increase security, though allow a simpler process for accepting immigrants
@4WVXX5C5yrs5Y
Girls are paying to go across the border and thence made through are picked up by the people they thought were helping and used for sex and beaten. All this to have a better life, when what they really get is lied to and used. What if this was your daughter, mother, sister aunt, friend going to another country and used this way.
@8XPYNFH4yrs4Y
Just make sure everyone is documented.
@8NNKTLS5yrs5Y
Militarize the border and use any force necessary to prevent any new illegal crossings.
@9D4R2MD2yrs2Y
No, make it much easier for immigrants to access asylum, however increase military presence to screen for drugs and curb drug trafficking.
No. Just enforce the current policies. We Should really be focused on improving the immigration backlogs and create a better pathway to citizenship.
@B3VGV2T 6 days6D
Whether the U.S. should increase restrictions on its current border security policy is a deeply debated topic with arguments for and against it. Proponents of increased restrictions argue that they enhance national security, reduce illegal immigration, combat crime and trafficking, and foster economic growth by addressing illegal labor flows. Conversely, opponents argue for addressing the root causes of migration, focusing on humanitarian concerns, providing more legal pathways for immigration, and investing in solutions that uphold legal protections and due process for asylum seekers.
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@B6LLR4W2wks2W
No but create a new current border policy and give access to all illegal immigrants but must pass a Citizens Test and pass a background check before they can contribute to the United States
@B6JG6LG3wks3W
We need an entire reconstruction of our immigration system, it’s been broken since its inception and only gets worse by the day.
If crime itself is a problem, increase security accordingly. The purpose of border security is to prevent proven criminals from committing more crimes.
@B6DZSMY1mo1MO
Yes we should but we need to make the immigration process easier and streamlined and not this bloated mess
Increase border security and safety, while also making sure its implemented in a humanitarian way while giving immigrants easier access to temporary work visas
@B63DQNC2mos2MO
No, the whole system needs reworked in order to make legal immigration safer, easier, and more accessible for families/people seeking better lives
@B5RFJQNRepublican 2mos2MO
Yes, we need to adopt a strict, merit-based immigration system to ensure those who come here assimilate and contribute to this country
Yes, restrict the flow of immigration gradually alongside domestic birth rates. Intentivise caucasian birth rates primarily in response to higher BIPOC share of the populace to retain societal cohesion, white americans who see themselves as racially under threat are a primary concern for racial populist rhetoric.
Yes, but only in terms of border security, we should work on making the process of immigration easier to deter illegal immigration
@B62TV6LLibertarian2mos2MO
Our immigration policy should mirror that of places like Switzerland with limitations and Poland with strictness
@B62M9CJRepublican2mos2MO
Allow immigrants who plan to work and actively contribute to the workforce and economy to stay but deport anyone not meaningly helping the nation.
@FlyingNinc0mp00pRepublican 2mos2MO
Yes & No; yes, we should crack down on illegal immigration, but we should also reform the legal immigration process to be less time-consuming and cost-effective for both the government and legal immigrants, making legal immigration easier and decreasing incentives for illegal immigration.
@B62JJPC 2mos2MO
They should reform the immigration system to ensure those who are good can enter legally while allowing border states to manage policy of border security with federal help if requested.
@B62BSZW2mos2MO
Put the military on the border and regulate the people coming in. They will become citizens upon entering the US.
Deleted2mos2MO
YES... if those restrictions are clearly defined, constitutionally sound, ethically justified, and strategically balanced between national sovereignty, humanitarian obligation, and long-term systemic resilience.
Current Republican immigration policy is abhorrent. It violates human rights and due process. There is a problem with illegal immigration and we need to cut off the flow of the public assistance programs they might be coming here for for their children. We need to streamline the process for obtaining work visas so people aren't entering illegally.
@B5YR42X2mos2MO
Instead of a wall between Mexico and the USA, it should be post where they scan your face to find matches in a criminal database.
Regardless, we should reform our current immigration system that reconciles the need for a secure border and the commitment to preserve the dignity of refugees, migrants, asylum seekers, and regular immigrants alike. Compassion and Security must define our border policy rather than having Compassion and Security compete or trump each other.
I'm okay with the US having a strong border policy. However, the process of becoming a citizen should be easier
@B5WDD242mos2MO
Yes, but target those restrictions towards actual threats like drug and human traffickers, not arbitrary punishments for all. Just enforce current border policies for harmless families seeking asylum or citizenship.and fix the broken system
They should deport illegal immigrants through the courts who are not actively contributing to the economy and the Federal Government and that are being charged with a crime. They should implement amnesty for those already here and should make it easier for future immigrants to come legally but establish a harder border policy and immediate deportation policy in the future for illegals immigrants who overstay their visa or illegally enter the country.
@B5VTZ3L 2mos2MO
We should increase security but try to provide more streamlined and effective paths to legal immigration.
@B5VM7X42mos2MO
Yes, implement a more exclusionary boarder policy towards people from high risk countries and people from countries that migrate to the U.S. the most
@B5TWSRC3mos3MO
The immigration system needs to be reworked as a whole so that it more comprehensive and streamlined. Those seeking asylum from dangers in their own country should always have a right to appeal to stay within the U.S.
@B5SPS6N3mos3MO
Just increase justice and allow all to come if they follow laws and treat citizens and foreigners same
@2JYKWM8Independent 3mos3MO
Yes, but keep restrictions humane to respect human dignity and increase the number of immigration judges and lawyers
@B5M34D73mos3MO
Yes and no. The current system needs to be completely reworked to promote legal immigration and have a softer stance on immigrants who cross over illegally
@B5JP9GG3mos3MO
Yes, but not at the expense of a practical labor force, but we must reduce the influx of immigrants significantly
I just think entering the country should be more orderly and people need to be doing background checks.
@B5D5WXN4mos4MO
It depends, at the moment illegal immigration is near zero, if you come legally, I totally welcome you into the workforce.
@B59LFCLProgressive4mos4MO
neither, we should be observant and do research and ask questions to anyone who comes to the US, and if their answers are reasonable and they are welcome to go ibto the country.
@B58NX8HIndependent4mos4MO
No but reform and develop a new border security policy for the Federal Government but let the states on the Southern Border have a plan as well
@B55PJKH4mos4MO
While border security is a concern and restrictions should be apply to ensure the safety of citizens and people currently living here, there also should be an acknowledgment that the United States has play a role in causing immigration. Therefore, seeking asylum should be easier and there should be an easier path towards citizenship especially to those living in Latin American countries. Your skin tone should not play a part in whether you get a citizenship or visa in this country.
@B54ZRRS4mos4MO
yes regarding drugs coming into the US, no regarding families with clean records looking for work/better quality of life
@B4ZRY3Q4mos4MO
Yes but not targeting immigration; focusing specifically on crime which is often thru legal points of entry.
@B4ZGSD84mos4MO
Yes, and abolish the 1965 immigration system and establish a brand new immigration system that will benefit the American people.
@B4Y83BB4mos4MO
Yes, and I believe that we should increase border presence with more armed men and more drug dogs to decrease drug trafficking within the United States.
@B4VBZQB4mos4MO
No, the U.S. should not simply increase restrictions on border security. Instead, we should focus on creating a more humane and effective immigration system. This includes securing the border through technology and staffing, but also ensuring fair treatment for people seeking asylum or a better life. Increased restrictions alone won't solve the issue. We need comprehensive immigration reform that upholds both national security and human dignity. I believe that if we prioritized our country first by giving US citizens a more affordable living lessening the dependence on social programs,… Read more
@B4S4QRZ4mos4MO
Regardless, we should add funding to border security and immigration judges so that we can effectively thwart illegal border crossings.
@B4R3JRW5mos5MO
Yes, but within what is reasonable and main targets should be potential threats to the U.S. safety such as drug lords.
@B4P6TPZ5mos5MO
Even if there is an increase of security in the border, there is always corruption & fear in the system. I believe that we should decrease the chances of drugs & human trafficking by prosecuting & immedately firing at the people whom are know or suspected to do these violent hanious acts.
@B4NWXS95mos5MO
Just install back round checks so the U.S can see what the immigrants are intending to do in the U.S
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