Washington, D.C. — June 11, 2024 — Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement today following the news that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested eight Tajikistani nationals with alleged ties to ISIS who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border last year. The arrests, made in Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia, highlight the serious national security threats posed by the current state of border security. The infiltration of individuals with connections to a known terrorist group underscores the urgent need for strong border security measures.
Congresswoman De La Cruz stated:
“Every single one of these individuals with ties to ISIS crossed the U.S.-Mexico border under Joe Biden’s watch. His administration’s failure to secure our southern border poses a clear and present danger to national security and public safety. This is completely unacceptable. Our families deserve to live without fear of terrorists, cartels and deadly drugs crossing our borders. The administration’s lax border policies are directly jeopardizing the safety and security of the American people.”
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