I am a member of the Judiciary Committee. and I was a part of the 5week markup session. I voted against the committee bill. But I think we made great strides on the border security and interior enforcement titles. I supported amendments to provide more authority and resources to our State and local law enforcement. One of my amendments increased the number of ICE agents we have in each State. I supported amendments dealing with expedited removal and increased detention space. We enhanced border security and increased our manpower to patrol the border. We reformed the L visa program and the Temporary Protected Status program. We addressed the problem with countries which dont take back their illegal citizens by denying them visas. We did a lot of positive things. But these reforms will mean nothing if an amnesty in sheeps clothing goes forward.
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