Written by Jonathan Parker.
A recent U.S. House report has unveiled alarming details about the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of illegal immigration. According to the report, nearly 100 illegal aliens on the terror watch list have been released into the United States. This revelation has sparked widespread concern and debate over the administration’s immigration policies.
Fox News has also highlighted that Border Patrol agents have encountered illegals on the watch list from numerous countries. The House Judiciary Committee’s interim report, prepared by Republicans, states, “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, of the more than 250 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist who were encountered by Border Patrol at the southwest border between fiscal years 2021 and 2023, [the Department of Homeland Security] has released into American communities at least 99, with at least 34 others in DHS custody but not yet removed from the United States.” This statistic has intensified the scrutiny of the administration’s border security measures.
Moreover, the report discovered that immigration judges have granted bonds to at least 27 illegals on the watchlist. This situation raises questions about the judicial decisions in these cases and the potential risks posed to national security.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
The interim report by the House Judiciary Committee reveals striking numbers regarding individuals from countries that may pose national security threats. Border Patrol has encountered tens of thousands of illegals from such nations. Specifically, the report mentions 2,134 people from Afghanistan, 33,347 from China, 541 from Iran, 520 from Syria, and 3,104 from Uzbekistan.
Adding to the concern, the report states, “That does not include the untold numbers of potential terrorists that evaded Border Patrol to enter the United States as part of nearly 2 million ‘getaways’ since the beginning of the Biden-Harris Administration.” This statement highlights the potential security gaps and the difficulties in tracking all individuals crossing the border.
The report further points out that Border Patrol encountered illegals on the terror watchlist from 36 different countries, including Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Tajikistan, and Yemen. These countries have active terror presences, which adds another layer of risk to the current immigration policies.
The Implications of the Terrorist Screening Dataset (TSDS)
The Terrorist Screening Dataset (TSDS) plays a crucial role in identifying and tracking individuals who pose a threat to national security. Initially, the TSDS contained information only on known or suspected terrorists (KSTs). However, it has since expanded to include individuals who represent a “potential threat to the United States, including known affiliates of watchlisted individuals.”
The interim report underscores the ongoing challenges faced by American communities due to the Biden-Harris administration’s immigration policies. It states, “Although American communities already feel the disastrous effects of the Biden-Harris Administration’s immigration policies, the worst could still be yet to come.” This dire warning suggests that the current situation could deteriorate further if corrective measures are not taken promptly.
Our Take
The findings of this report are a clear indication of the potential dangers posed by the current immigration policies. Allowing nearly 100 individuals on the terror watch list to enter and remain in the United States is a serious lapse in national security. This situation not only jeopardizes the safety of American citizens but also undermines the credibility of the nation’s border security measures. It is imperative for the administration to reassess its policies and take immediate steps to address these security concerns. Failing to do so could have catastrophic consequences for the country.
