Border Security & Immigration

Border Security & Immigration

Before we can begin to address the issue of illegal immigration, it is essential that, as a sovereign country, we have complete operational control of our borders in both the South and the North.

Issues

Public Lands and Border Security

Overview: Some of the most dangerous areas along the southern border are 20.7 million + acres of Department of Interior (DOI) and U.S. Forest Service (FS) land. Because these areas are remote, mostly uninhabited and are less frequently patrolled, this federal land has become a prime target for criminals and those illegally attempting to cross the border into the United States.

Legislation: [H.R. 1505] The National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act
[bill text]   [background]   [fact Sheet]   [video]   [press release]   [list of supporters]   [Op-ed, June 19, 2012]