Staff Reports
In the first hundred days under the new administration, there has been a marked shift in immigration policy and enforcement that’s reminiscent of a sheriff riding into town and announcing, “No more nonsense!” Thanks to the return of robust law enforcement at the border, illegal crossings have plummeted to historic lows. Onlookers might say this is no small feat. The first step in this dramatic turnaround involved getting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) back to doing what they do best—rounding up the bad guys.
Customs and border protection officials are reporting over 8,000 apprehensions last month, a dramatic dip compared to previous years. It’s almost as if the word got out that sneaking into the United States is no longer a walk in the park. One reason for this success is the deployment of 10,000 troops working hand-in-hand with border patrol agents, standing as a formidable barrier to those who might think of raiding the cookie jar without permission. Furthermore, labeling cartels as foreign terrorist organizations adds another layer of control, reminding everyone that these aren’t just business entrepreneurs—they’re criminals.
The strategy isn’t just about catching those wading across rivers or hiking through deserts. It’s about cleaning house within our borders, too. Certain politicians on the left may still be scratching their heads, pondering why criminal immigrants are being shown the door. Ironically, some folks are advocating for the return of such individuals, even when bodycam footage paints a less-than-flattering picture of them involved in activities like human trafficking. Perhaps certain pundits need a reminder that being ordered deported—after not one but two appeals—isn’t a mere suggestion.
This administration’s focus is clear: equip border agents to do the job the American people hired them to do. Gone are the days when border patrol felt like they were just crossing “t’s” and dotting “i’s” while illegal immigrants traipsed through unchallenged. Spirits are high among the rank and file, so much so that recruitment is booming. When you arm dedicated agents with the tools to thwart illegal crossings and crime, you get morale that’s through the roof.
And the impact isn’t just localized to the border states. Nationwide, those residing illegally and bent on crime no longer rest easy. The message has been broadcast loud and clear: if you’re here illegally and breaking the law, you should start looking over your shoulder now. Some even seem to prefer fleeing to Canada rather than face the music here. Yet, for those who genuinely wish to abide by the law, there are pathways for self-deportation—a neat bit of irony, considering many had argued for easier legal access in the past. But again, those discussions seem better suited for another day. For now, it’s safe to say there’s a new sheriff in town, and the border crisis has an eviction notice.
