ABC-Univision – The Mexican Cartel, Los Zetas, has been vigorously expanding its U.S. connections and influence since at least 2010, a confidential FBI document shows. The recently leaked FBI bulletin was published by the equal information advocacy website Public Intelligence. It says U.S. gangs formed by both Mexican and non-Mexican Americans are actively collaborating with […]
Critics Question Reform Bill’s Border Security Strategy
April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Texas Tribune – Texas lawmakers are zeroing in on the border security aspect of the federal immigration reform bill filed last week, with some questioning why the measure was crafted without mechanisms to avoid a future inflow of illegal migration. The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 outlines a 13-year path […]
Will the GOP Embrace Amnesty?
April 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Patrick J. Buchanan – During President Eisenhower’s first term, 60 years ago, the United States faced an invasion across its southern border. Illegal aliens had been coming since World War II. But, suddenly, the number was over 1 million. Crime was rising in Texas. The illegals were taking the jobs of U.S. farm workers. Under […]
Enforcement Officers Wary of Huge Loophole in Senate Immigration Bill
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Policymic – The 7,600-member ICE union claims the proposed Senate bill dooms U.S. efforts to address immigration concerns on the ground. They are particularly concerned over a “major loophole,” allowing the government “discretion” over when to enforce immigration laws. The union’s concerns have been echoed by other critics of the proposed bill, as Senator Jeff […]
Border Experiences from Ground Level Contradict DHS Secretary
April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Washington Times – Homeland Security Secretary Janet A. Napolitano needs to explain how she’s going to remove the drug scouts from Arizona’s mountaintops. It’s a serious question for those of us who live in Arizona. Their job is to guide drugs around law enforcement. A load bound for Phoenix, 150 miles north of the line, […]
Border Enforcement Metrics Missing from Senate Immigration Bill
April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
USA TODAY – The 844-page immigration bill filed by the Senate Gang of 8 would flood the nation’s southwest border with more Border Patrol agents, National Guardsmen, and fencing to hold back illegal immigration. It also calls for additional immigration judges, more horse patrols, and 24×7 surveillance by drones. But the proposed legislation does not […]
