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Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen @SecNielsen
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Border security and immigration enforcement are complex topics. They cannot be reduced to media soundbites. To learn more, please visit go.usa.gov/xQuAa
I will not stand by while our immigration system continues to deteriorate. We need real solutions which can only be accomplished through changing the law. I urge Congress to act.
Surely it is the beginning of the unraveling of democracy when the body that makes the laws - rather than change them- asks the body charged with law enforcement to not enforce the law. That simply cannot be the answer. Congress must act.
Like previous Administrations, we refer many individuals who cross the border illegally for prosecution. Crossing in that manner is against US law.
Congress please act so that we can secure our borders and uphold our humanitarian ideals. The two missions should not be pitted against each other. If we close the loopholes we can accomplish both.
We will not apologize for enforcing the laws passed by Congress. We are a nation of laws. We are asking Congress to change the laws.
Congress can fix these problems. Instead of criticizing those of us who uphold our oaths by enforcing the laws Congress drafted, work with us to change them. There will be legislation in the House this week that will address this issue and close the loopholes. Let’s solve it.
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