Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Regarding the Situation at the Southwest Border
Many news stories have highlighted the so-called “crisis” on the border. It is fair to say that the United States is in the process of providing shelter and support to unaccompanied minors coming to the U.S./Mexico border. A humanitarian response — not assessing blame for political ends — should be the focus of the Biden administration, which has decided (rightly in my estimation) not to employ draconian methods such as family separation) and abide by the U.S. immigration laws, as well as international law.
Here is yesterday’s Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Regarding the Situation at the Southwest Border:
“There is understandably a great deal of attention currently focused on the southwest border. I want to share the facts, the work that we in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and across the government are doing, and our plan of action. Our personnel remain steadfast in devotion of their talent and efforts in the service of our nation.
The situation at the southwest border is difficult. We are working around the clock to manage it and we will continue to do so. That is our job. We are making progress and we are executing on our plan. It will take time and we will not waver in our commitment to succeed.
We will also not waver in our values and our principles as a Nation. Our goal is a safe, legal, and orderly immigration system that is based on our bedrock priorities: to keep our borders secure, address the plight of children as the law requires, and enable families to be together. As noted by the President in his Executive Order, “securing our borders does not require us to ignore the humanity of those who seek to cross them.” We are both a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. That is one of our proudest traditions.” (bold added).
Click the link above for the rest of teh DHS Secretary’s statement.
KJ