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Increasing Homeland Security Threats At US-Mexico Border

United States Border Patrol agents patrol the border in El Centro, California

Recent reports from the southern border highlight the escalating homeland security threats amidst the ongoing illegal immigration crisis. An illegal immigrant from Turkey shared his astonishment at the ease with which he crossed the US-Mexico border without encountering any law enforcement interference. He disclosed paying a substantial sum to a cartel for transportation to the California border, raising concerns about the unchecked entry of millions of individuals into the United States.

The migrant emphasized the lack of background checks for those entering the country, underscoring the potential risks posed by individuals with criminal backgrounds. The absence of security measures and background screenings has sparked worries among Americans about the identities and intentions of those crossing the border.

Lack of background checks for border crossers raises security concerns.
Undocumented Turkish immigrant crossed US-Mexico border without law enforcement intervention.
Illegal immigrant from Turkey crossed border without law enforcement interference.

Reports also revealed encounters with numerous military-age men from China and other special interest groups from countries like Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, and Bangladesh. These designations were issued by the Department of Homeland Security, indicating the diverse origins of individuals attempting to enter the US.

Furthermore, it was disclosed that one of the Jordanian nationals involved in an attempted breach at the Marine Corps base in Quantico had illegally crossed the border in San Diego the previous month and was subsequently released on a notice to appear. The second Jordanian national had overstayed a student visa, shedding light on the various immigration loopholes that individuals exploit to enter and remain in the country.

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