President Joe Biden’s immigration policies are facing renewed scrutiny following reports of widespread unemployment among illegal immigrants admitted into the United States, coupled with a surge in criminal activity in border regions like Kinney County, Texas.
Border security is economic security. Biden's border crisis feeds the economic crisis he's created in this country. They're two sides of the same coin. pic.twitter.com/mij9r59K2W
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) May 9, 2024
Data from the Center for Immigration Studies revealed that over 50% of illegal immigrants allowed into the country since 2022 are currently without employment. Critics argue that President Biden’s lax border policies have facilitated a significant influx of illegal immigrants, contributing to demographic shifts and straining local economies.
In the first quarter of 2024, only 46% of those who arrived in 2022 or later were employed.
Immigration clearly adds workers to the country.
But it just as clearly adds non-workers who need to be supported by the labor of others. pic.twitter.com/m3XHb3lKu2
— Center for Immigration Studies (@CIS_org) May 14, 2024
Furthermore, concerns over public safety have escalated as communities grapple with a surge in criminal prosecutions linked to illegal immigrant-related incidents. Kinney County, Texas, has witnessed an alarming increase in criminal charges, overwhelming law enforcement and judicial systems.
Kinney County, TX Sheriff Brad Coe is fed up with the Biden admin, saying they need to "enforce immigration laws."
He asserts that Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra, and his brother Diego Ibarra—each arrested numerous times for various crimes after illegally crossing the… pic.twitter.com/KzB5oaqf98
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) February 27, 2024
During a testimony before the House Budget Committee, Kinney County Attorney Brent Smith detailed the profound impact of illegal immigrant-related crime on local resources, citing substantial budgetary implications and challenges in delivering essential services to residents.
Smith underscored the tragic consequences of open-border policies, citing instances where emergency responders were unable to promptly assist residents due to competing demands from illegal immigrant-related incidents.
The surge in illegal immigrant-related crime is not confined to Kinney County, with reports of criminal incidents emerging nationwide. From assaults to rapes and fatalities, communities across the country are grappling with the repercussions of unchecked illegal immigration.
Critics have lambasted the Biden administration’s handling of illegal immigration, arguing that lax enforcement measures have compromised public safety and strained vital resources. Calls for comprehensive immigration reform and strengthened border security are intensifying, with many urging the administration to prioritize the well-being of American citizens.
As the debate over immigration policy rages on, concerns persist about the long-term implications of unchecked illegal immigration, both in terms of employment opportunities and societal cohesion.
