A recent freedom of information (FOI) request by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) against Joe Biden’s administration has allegedly revealed some hidden truths about Biden’s immigration efforts. Here’s the full story.
CIS Report Unveils Biden’s Alleged Flight Scheme
The CIS released a report based on a Freedom of Information request, which later turned into a lawsuit against the Biden administration for allegedly withholding information. Biden is accused of flying in over 300,000 “inadmissible aliens” into 43 different airports across the nation.
The Secrecy Surrounding Biden’s Immigration Strategy
The CIS claims these flights were pre-approved through a mobile app, adding a layer of secrecy to the operation.
CBP’s Alleged Withholding of Crucial Information
Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have allegedly refused to name the airports to which these migrants were flown, as well as the airports they departed from.
This has fueled mass speculation and raised questions about the Biden administration’s accountability.
Fueling Speculation
Biden’s team has stated that they withheld information for security reasons.
They argue that “Disclosing it could reveal operational vulnerabilities, such as the number of arrivals and resources expended at specific airports, which could be exploited by bad actors, ultimately undermining CBP’s efforts to secure the United States borders.”
Security Concerns vs. Public Right to Know
Critics. however, are arguing that the public has the right to know.
GOP’s Letter to the Biden Administration
According to The National Desk, more than 20 acting GOP members issued a letter to the Biden administration calling for them to “immediately terminate” any flights, with Republican Congressman Russell Fry calling it an “America Last” practice on social media.
Concerns Over Terrorist Watch List
The letter states, “We are concerned that there could be additional illegal immigrants on the terrorist watch list who could be flown into cities across the United States.”
Demand for Accountability
It continues, “The American people cannot afford more tragedies due to immigrants entering our country illegally” before requesting information about the flights, including airports, countries of origin, and arrival dates.”
Unveiling CBP One
The app in question is CBP One, a scheduling app that is part of the Biden administration’s broader strategy to create lawful entryways into the U.S. for immigrants.
The app has been subject to criticism as there is not much transparency or information about its inner workings.
The Parole Program Under Scrutiny
According to CIS, migrants can apply for temporary humanitarian release through the CBP One app, which if approved, can grant them legal and work authorization for two years.
This so-called “parole program” was intended to ease the number of migrants crossing the border illegally, however, critics have questioned the legality of these programs and their effectiveness.
An Asylum App
The app was initially intended for migrants to apply for asylum from their home countries.
CIS Claims Early Initiation of Parole Program
According to the CIS report, the Biden administration allegedly kept the details of this parole program under wraps, beginning it 19 months earlier than they publicly admitted.
It also involved 93 countries, a lot more than the administration claimed would be involved.
Challenging Government Secrecy
Despite the government’s assertion about the need for secrecy due to national security reasons, critics – in particular, the CIS – argue that the public’s right to information outweighs these concerns.
Transparency for Accountability
They claim transparency is crucial for holding the government accountable and ensuring informed decision-making.
CIS’s Stand
The CIS intends to challenge the government’s refusal to disclose information and plans to litigate for a full release of all airport information, calling the entire situation “legally dubious.”
The Escalating Crisis at the Southern Border
Immigration has been a hot topic as the unprecedented crisis at the southern border has escalated.
Record-High Migrant Encounters
In December, the U.S. border patrol encountered almost 250,000 migrants crossing into the country, a record high according to government statistics.
Public Dissatisfaction
Americans are broadly dissatisfied with how things are progressing at the border.
In a recent survey by the Pew Center, 80% of Americans said that Biden’s administration was doing a bad job handling the crisis. 45% said it was doing a very bad job.
Broad Criticism Across Party Lines
This is an issue that crosses party divides, as both Republicans and Democrats are critical of the government’s efforts.
Biden’s Struggle for Border Security
Biden is trying to come to a deal to enforce border security, but Republicans are refusing to pass any legislation as they don’t believe his proposed measures are strong enough.
The Rise and Fall of Bipartisan Border Bills
Recently a bipartisan border bill seemed to be picking up steam but fell dead in the water after Donald Trump came out against it and asked Republicans to vote against it.
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