25 Republican governors back Texas in escalating border standoff with US government

[~Elizabeth~]

"tough" opinion. But I like your cute avatar.

Thanks. Florstadt calls me "Betty Boop" and he posted that image. I like it so I made it my avatar.

[robertb]

I understand the dillema, and the neccessary of border security, but the last sentence makes me a little uncomfortable and "scared" because i think of the lifes of those who settled in the usa already under biden, and maybe work, integrated, learned english, their kids might be born in the usa, i think what will be with them, if they are deported now all of a sudden, what will be with their lifes, and where they will end up probably in misery. Maybe im too "weak" and "nice" and too "emphatic" what is your opinion?

What part of illegal alien you don't understand? They are criminals the moment the step across the border, they are breaking US laws. Not only should they be deported but any money or assets should be seized because they obtained them illegally.

It's fairly hard to immigrate to the US, it takes a lot of time and money. So why should these dirtbags jump ahead of people following the rules.

[Smaland]

The following observations are based on information presented in the video:

• (See the video section beginning at 0:49) According to the CBP, a U.S. federal law enforcement agency, a total of 47,000 Chinese (more or less) were smuggled into the U.S. from 2013-2023. By far, the year with the most illegal migration was last year (2023), during which approximately 31,000 Chinese committed felony border crossings. (CBP is a reference to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.)
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• (See the video section beginning at 2:25) A Chinese with enough money ($9,000 - $12,000) can actually 'hire a travel planner' to 'book' an illegal migrant 'excursion' to California. The journey might begin with a flight to Ecuador, a country where Chinese do not need travel visas. There are plenty of 'bnb's' (perhaps as many as 100) that cater to Chinese in the city of Quito, the capital of the country. The trip would continue with bus rides and border crossings arranged by one or more 'travel agents', at least some of whom speak Chinese. Finally, the Chinese would sneak across the U.S. border into his new home. "Premium packages" are available for $20,000+.
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• (See the video section beginning at 6:32) The video records multiple Chinese who say "Goodbye, my motherland!", as they approach the American border. For this reason, one can wonder whether or not they would become loyal Americans.

[Smaland]

[Kess]

The US might need another Chinese exclusion act.