Three “Day 1” Border Security Recommendations for the Trump Administration

Now that President Trump is about to return to the White House, liberals, and Democrats are concerned about how he will enforce immigration laws, particularly the deportation of illegal aliens and “mass deportations.”  However, three actions have been recommended for the Trump Administration to take on its first day to gain immediate control of the border, which would be effective, orderly, and humane.

We should understand that liberal open-border advocates and anti-Trump critics claim that the immigration system is broken and immigration law enforcement is inhuman. The truth is that the laws have not been enforced, especially in the last four years, which makes the system appear broken.

With over 21 million illegal aliens in the United States, immigration laws must be enforced, and deportations and removals must and will happen. However, there will not be any mass deportations, street sweeps, or holding camps, as the liberal media and Democrats are forecasting.

In a recent Fox News interview, former Immigration & Customs Enforcement director Tom Homan outlined three actions he recommends be taken immediately on the first day of the Trump Administration to retake control of the U.S. border. Other enforcement actions must be taken, but these should be the priorities.

First, we must renew the quick and immediate deportation of illegal aliens caught at the border. All immigrants caught entering the U.S. at or near the border must be removed and deported immediately.

Second, we must end the “Catch and Release” policy. This policy currently allows illegal aliens caught in the U.S. to be given a date for their appearance regarding their unlawful presence in the country. It enables millions of illegal aliens to enter and stay indefinitely in the U.S. when they are released. Studies have shown that over 90% of the illegal aliens who are caught and released do not appear for their court hearings and disappear into the country. “Catch and Release” must end immediately.

Third, we must reinstitute the “Remain in Mexico” policy that requires asylum seekers to request asylum BEFORE they enter the United States, not after. Seeking asylum requires an applicant to show specific evidence of persecution, not for economic reasons such as “seeking a better life.”

Asylum seekers should apply before they enter the U.S. and stay in a third country until granted asylum. Waiting in a 3rd country gives them safety and refuge until they decide. It also prevents aliens from entering the U.S. and disappearing.

The Trump administration should take these immigration law enforcement actions on the first day to gain immediate control of the border. They would be effective and humane.

American citizens should speak to their congressional representatives to support these actions and to counter the liberals and Democrats who will confuse and oppose any enforcement of immigration laws. We must retake control of the borders immediately, and these actions will help as a first step.