NumbersUSA Newsletter Week of June 20 This Issue: Images from Southwest Border reveal most are working-age men Photos from Congressman Henry Cuellers (D-Texas) trip to the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas provide some more details on exactly whats happening down there. Contrary to statements made by both the Obama Administration and pro-amnesty advocates, the border crisis is much more than women and children trying to escape violence and a bad economy in Central America. Rep. Cuellers pictures depict dozens of working-aged illegal aliens filling up the Border Patrol offices in the Rio Grande Valley sector. Some are noting that the images are far different from some of the ones shown on network news. Courtesy Rep. Henry Cuellar Weve been saying for years that when the federal government neglects its obligation to enforce the law and tosses around the idea of granting amnesty to illegal aliens, it becomes an open invitation for the rest of the world to come to the U.S. illegally. In 2 006, we witnessed one of the largest illegal-alien border surges in our nations history when Congress was considering the Kennedy-Bush-McCain amnesty bill that was eventually defeated. Then, Pres. George W. Bush sent 6,000 National Guard troops to help the Border Patrol stem the tide. We came to you earlier this week asking for action on an amendment offered by Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) to the 2015 Defense spending bill that would have shifted funding from other defense agencies to the National Guard to help assist the Border Patrol. But the bill manager, Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) used a procedural move to block it. Rep. Gohmert is still fighting to offer his amendment. Meanwhile, several Members of Congress have spoken out against the situation on the border. Weve posted faxes thanking those Members on your Action Board. Weve also posted faxes for the four border states, urging the governors to call up the National Guard to assist the Border Patrol. Action Board or click https://numbersusa/content/my/action/board You can also check out some of the pictures from Rep. Cuellers visit to the border on our front page. Details from the border and the U.S. response are coming in fast and furious. In case youve missed it, heres a quick rundown of some of the top news items from the week: * Vice President Joe Biden is in Guatemala today to meet with government o fficials from that country, El Salvador, and Honduras. All three countries represent the bulk of the illegal aliens who have crossed the border in recent weeks. VP Biden is expected to reiterate U.S. policy that anyone who crosses the border will not be allowed to stay in the country. Of course, this contradicts the administrations actions over the past few weeks where theyve transported illegal aliens to undisclosed locations across the country until they can locate family members. * Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a strong position on what to do with the new arrivals in an interview with CNN: We have to send a clear message: Just because your child gets across the border, that doesnt mean the child gets to stay. So we dont want to send a message that is contrary to our laws, or will encourage more childr en to make that dangerous journey. * Border Patrol Union Representative, Chris Cabrera, said gang members are among the illegal border crossers: They are confirmed either by tattoos or by self admission. But since they have no criminal record in the United States, and they happen to be minors, theyre reunited with their family in the U.S. * House Judiciary Committee Chairman, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), said immigration reform is increasingly unlikely this year because of Pres. Obamas handling of the border crisis and is using his position as committee chairman to demand answers from DHS. chris chmielenski Fri, June 20th Action Rep. Gohmert is not the only one speaking out against the influx of illegal border crossings. Several other Members of Congress have spoken out, and weve posted thank you faxes for each one on your Action Board. View Action Board Features Several states hold primaries next week, including the runoff for Sen. Thad Cochrans seat in Mississippi. Please check out our Candidate Comparisons to see how candidates in your district rate on immigration positions. Also, take a look at our featured races. Account Do you make purchases on Amazon? By making your purchases on smile.a mazon, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to NumbersUSA at no extra cost to you. Just visit smile.amazon and chose NumbersUSA Education & Research Foundation as your charity of choice! Language Matters BORDER SECURITY THEY SAY: Border security first THEY WANT: Amnesty & more illegal immigration We have come to understand that most people who emphasize the phrase Border security first are much more interested in what comes after first than in border security. They tend to be using border security as a selling point to get out of the way so they can more easily issue an amnesty to as many illegal aliens as possible. It is important to teach our allies to never use the phrase border security first and to label those who continue to use the phrase as being the supporters of amnesty and illegal immigration that they surely are. Goodlatte Presses DHS for Answers on Unaccompanied Alien Children Border Surge House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., wrote Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson seeking data on the number of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) apprehended on the southern border over the past few years and the immigration benefits they were given. His committee will hold an oversight hearing on the matter next week. Read Full Story thu, June 19th John Olivers Fence of Facts is more like a vehicle barrier This week, John Oliver, the comedian host of Last Week with John Oliver did a segment on immigration in which he pined for a fence of facts to protect Americans from undocumented opinions. Read Full Story jeremy beck Fri, June 20th wed, June 18th Read Full Story Poll: Majority of Americans Do Not Favor Higher Legal Immigration, Recognize Current Levels A new Rasmussen poll finds only 31 percent favor increasing immigration and that may be because only 18 percent of Americans think legal immigration is running higher than 500,000 per year. The real rate is more than a million per year. 58 percent of respondents either supported lower immigration levels or maintaining current levels. tue, June 17th Read Full Story Most Illegal-Alien Children in Recent Surge Likely to Stay, Attorneys Say Hundreds of illegal-alien children continue to cross certain sectors of the U.S. southern border each day, often with their mother. In an effort to stop them from coming, the Obama Administration is claiming they are subject to deportation but immigration attorneys say the vast majority of children may be given the legal right to stay under current immigration and asylum laws. mon, June 16th Read Full Story Rep. Frank Wolf Urges Creation of House Task Force in Response to Border Surge Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner regarding the situation along the Southwest border where thousands of unaccompanied minors are streaming across the border illegally. Copyright © 2014 NumbersUSA. 1601 N Kent St, Suite 1100, Arlington, VA 22209. All Rights Reserved. Subscription Preferences
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