Moving the Line of Scrimmage: Re-examining the Defense-in-Depth Strategy
September 13, 2016 10:00 AM | 311 Cannon House Office Building
The U.S. Border Patrol’s strategy of Defense-in-Depth cedes crucial time and space to the drug cartels in the rural areas of the border by not apprehending individuals soon after they cross, instead using rugged terrain to wait hours and sometimes days to interdict illegal activities. As a result, populated rural areas adjacent to the border are faced with the prospect of increased illegal activity on their property and in their communities. This hearing will examine the Defense-in-Depth strategy, and effectiveness of interior checkpoints as a border security tool.
Opening Statements
Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ), Subcommittee Chairwoman
Opening Statement
Live Stream
Witnesses
PANEL I
Mr. Mark Morgan
Chief U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Witness Testimony
PANEL II
Ms. Peggy Davis
Private Citizen
Witness Testimony
Mr. Gary Brasher
Private Citizen
Witness Testimony
Dr. Elyse Golob
Executive Director National Center for Border Security and Immigration
The University of Arizona
Witness Testimony
Mr. Christian Ramírez
Director
Southern Border Communities Coalition
Witness Testimony