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DHS and House Report: 99 Illegal Immigrants on Terror Watchlist Released into US (2021-2023)

Aug 5, 2024, 07:27 PM

A new report from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveals that between fiscal years 2021 and 2023, at least 99 illegal immigrants on the FBI terror watchlist were released into the United States after being apprehended by Border Patrol at the southern border. This report, which includes data from a House report, has sparked significant criticism of the Biden-Harris administration's border policies. Notably, the report indicates that another 34 watchlisted individuals are still in DHS custody. Additionally, over 250 illegal aliens on the terror watch list were encountered at the southern border during this period. The release of these individuals has raised concerns about national security and the effectiveness of current border control measures. The report has led to calls for accountability from various political figures, emphasizing the potential risks to American communities.