Illegal immigration and border security are in the headlines as President Trump takes office and Senator John Curtis is among the political voices urging action. This week Senator Curtis published his opinion on the matter, stating that America must demand both compassion and the rule of law. Senator Curtis says, “The word ‘compassion’ is often misused in the context of illegal immigration. It is not compassionate to entice individuals seeking a better life to pay thousands of dollars to smugglers who exploit them. Weak enforcement of the rule of law enables cartels to profit off human suffering, trapping vulnerable individuals in cycles of fear and exploitation…Our current policies also fail to protect victims of child trafficking, communities ravaged by illegal drugs, and those harmed by identity theft—all consequences of a broken border system. For example, 60% of women crossing report sexual abuse, and children are often sent alone with little more than a sticky note listing a relative’s address. These realities demand better solutions. The fentanyl crisis is a devastating byproduct of our failed border policies…This epidemic is driven by cartels exploiting our weak enforcement mechanisms, flooding communities with deadly drugs. Addressing border security is a critical step in combating this crisis.” Senator Curtis’ entire Opinion piece is shared with this news story of BasinNow.com.
