It is possible, but the better answer is that 'encounter' is simply not a good proxy for 'illegal immigrants.' How is it possible? If you include foreign nationals who overstayed their visas, thereby becoming 'illegal' immigrants, the number of 'illegal immigrants' might exceed the number of encounters at the southern border. There were close to 1 million that overstayed their visas per year in recent years. Why is it such a poor proxy? 'Encounters' include asylum seekers, who are NOT 'illegal' immigrants; they are simply asylum seekers. It also counts those who crossed the borders at the designated checkpoints or non-designated checkpoints but were immediately sent back because they weren't qualified to pass through; thus, they are no longer even in the US to be considered 'illegal immigrants.' It also counts those who tried to cross the borders multiple times. It has almost nothing to do with the actual number of illegal immigrants who were able to crossed into the US. If DHS were to shut down tomorrow, 'encounters' would go down to zero. No one would then argue that illegal immigrants have ceased.
The repugs even immigrants like ATW see demagoguing the issue as a way for their buds like Trump and Margie Taylor Green to win elections. What can they do when they have no accomplishments to run on.
Right - or Congress could just do their job and write/pass legislation like the constitution lays out…
Juan is not taking jobs from John. John is too lazy to chase the American dream. Juan appreciates America while John supports Hamas from his parents basement.
@Kim democrats are proposing to reform assylm law so that agents can deport before a screening. It will be the biggest anti immigration amendment in decades and Republicans don't wanna take it. @Astrodome why fix it when you can fear monger for life to low iq right wingers. It's just sad
The gop doesn't really want to come up with a comprehensive plan, they want to use it as a political ad.
