San Diego Official Criticizes Biden for Allowing Afghan National on Terror Watchlist to Illegally Enter U.S. at Border
Introduction
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Jim Desmond criticized President Joe Biden’s administration for allowing an Afghan national on the terror watchlist to enter the United States illegally through the southern border. The Afghan national was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in the San Diego area on August 16, 2021. The CBP discovered that the Afghan national was on the terror watchlist and had no legal documents to enter the United States.
San Diego Official Criticizes Biden Administration
Desmond criticized the Biden administration for its handling of the situation, stating that „this is what happens when the Biden administration refuses to secure the border and enforce our immigration laws.“ He also expressed concern that the Afghan national’s entry into the United States could pose a threat to national security. Desmond called on the Biden administration to take immediate action to secure the southern border and prevent individuals on the terror watchlist from entering the country illegally.
CBP’s Response
The CBP released a statement confirming that the Afghan national was on the terror watchlist and had no legal documents to enter the United States. The CBP also stated that the individual was transferred to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for further processing. The CBP did not provide any additional information about the individual or how they were able to enter the United States.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the ongoing concerns about the security of the southern border and the potential for individuals on the terror watchlist to enter the United States illegally. The Biden administration has faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for its handling of the situation in Afghanistan and its immigration policies. The incident in San Diego is likely to add to the growing pressure on the administration to take action to secure the southern border and prevent individuals on the terror watchlist from entering the country illegally
Original article Teaser
San Diego Official Slams Biden After Afghan National On Terror Watchlist Illegally Entered U.S. At Border
A local San Diego official blamed President Joe Biden on Sunday for an Afghan national on the FBI’s terrorist watch list entering the U.S. illegally through the southern border.U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested the unidentified individual who made it across the U.S.-Mexico divide near Otay Mesa, California, on Wednesday, according to a report from Fox News national correspondent Bill Melugin. The report said that the FBI was confirmed the match and was now in charge of the investigation.“This should serve as a stark reminder to President Biden and the Federal Government on the critical need for maintaining a strong border,” said Jim Desmond, Supervisor, San Diego County Board of Supervisors. “The open border policy has allowed fentanyl to pour into our country