Fixing the humanitarian and security crisis at the border requires swift action

With billions of dollars worth of drugs smuggled into the country each year and millions of individuals illegally entering the U.S. in search of opportunity, America’s southern border is more than just a line on a map. A political flashpoint for decades, the consequences of poor border management have been severe.

Currently, there are estimated to be more than 11 million illegal immigrants living in the United States, constituting approximately 3% of the nation’s population. Despite more than 2.2 million apprehensions and expulsions by U.S. Border Patrol in 2022, the total number of illegal migrants crossing the border continues to climb, posing a security and humanitarian crisis of epic proportions.