On Monday, July 31st, I attended a press conference with elected Democrats from New York who were urging President Biden to address the unprecedented “migrant crisis” affecting our city. It’s encouraging to see more of my colleagues, even those who support open borders, recognizing the urgent need for New York to address the influx of …
On Tuesday, Judge Jon Tigar invalidated Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ Circumvention of Lawful Pathways (CLAP) rule, which aims to crack down on individuals who claim fear of persecution upon arriving in the United States but fail to seek protection elsewhere along their journey. This outcome was somewhat expected, as Tigar is the same federal …
Immigration is emerging as a central issue in the upcoming 2024 presidential campaign, and this poses a significant challenge for President Biden’s re-election prospects. In order to have a fighting chance at securing a second term, Biden must strike a delicate balance between reassuring swing voters of his commitment to border security and also catering …
In the latest absurd twist in the border crisis, a new trend has emerged: “smuggling influencers.” These are individuals hired by cross-border people-smugglers, known as coyotes, who are utilizing platforms like TikTok and YouTube to attract customers. They have become tech-savvy, employing hashtag codes to target potential customers based on their location. These influencers share …