It seems that Kamala Harris has not only crafted a comfortable nest in the vice presidency but has been busy dreaming up ways to make life a whole lot easier for those who should probably be packing their bags instead of making themselves at home in the United States. Back in 2018, Harris, along with her pal Rep. Pramila Jayapal from Washington state, sponsored the audacious Detention Oversight Not Expansion (DONE) Act. This bill would have essentially rolled out the welcome mat for over 20,000 illegal aliens, releasing them from the cozy confines of DHS custody and setting them free to roam the country.
The radical intent behind the DONE Act was as clear as a sunny day in July. It sought to overhaul immigration detention by putting a stranglehold on ICE’s ability to detain illegal immigrants. Instead of focusing on those who break our laws, Harris decided it would be far better to let ICE worry about their next buffet option than dealing with illegal immigration enforcement. The notion that ICE is sowing fear in communities might come as news to lawful residents feeling a bit more anxious about rising crime rates than imaginary dread from enforcement activities.
Kamala Harris Sponsored Bill to Dismantle DHS Detention of Illegal Aliens https://t.co/6SXDbMcRBo pic.twitter.com/uc35tZIcdf
— ForthRight Strategy (@ForthRightStrat) October 25, 2024
While Harris took a stand against what she termed “inhumane conditions” of detention, one can’t help but wonder how her plan would play out. Studies suggest that about 90 percent of illegals in custody are in detention centers operated by private entities, which Harris has promised to dismantle. As she promised the public a day-one closure of these facilities during her presidential campaign, it becomes abundantly clear that she would have essentially green-lighted free passes for most of the illegal population in the U.S. overnight.
The DONE Act wouldn’t have just privatized the borders; it would hand detainees the ultimate VIP access pass. Under this plan, DHS would have cut illegal immigration detention by 50 percent. With about 42,000 ICE beds funded at the time, it’s a simple math problem: release 21,000 illegal aliens into American neighborhoods while the local communities get a lucky surprise in the form of a few freshly freed lawbreakers. Surely, this would lead to a more secure America, right?
Perhaps the cherry on top of this policy sundae is the idea of reviving the Family Case Management Program, courtesy of the Obama administration, which made sure migrants got the royal treatment: legal assistance, medical care, schooling, and even housing—just what every hard-working American family needs these days. With Harris orchestrating this kind of open-door approach, it’s no wonder she has remained tight-lipped about her lavish plans for immigration once again while on the campaign trail.
As election season rolls around, Harris has decided that little snippets from her past are best kept under wraps. However, anyone interested in keeping track of the latest plan to manage crime in America through compassion fatigue would do well to stay informed. It appears that the vision for future policies includes a lot more “done” and a lot less “detained,” leaving the door wide open for trouble—and the moral high ground firmly in the shadows.