Guest Post by Joe Guzzardi
Better late than never – words that apply to Sen. Lindsey Graham’s new bill that calls for a major overhaul in the nation’s antiquated laws that have created a porous border.
On May 15, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Graham (R-SC) announced the Secure and Protect Act of 2019 to strengthen border security. Congress has known for at least a decade that current border regulations are toothless, and have created what Graham called a “perfect storm.” In April, immigration officials detained about 100,000 migrants, and the Department of Homeland Security projects that total border apprehensions will reach 1 million during fiscal year 2019.
