Trump announces 5,000 new border agents and tripling of Ice agents to go with wall at DHS

I like how he said that the wall is a HELP, the real news is that he is also hiring 5,000 new border agents and tripling of ICE agents.

So tired of hearing about the wall being useless, while I agree an unmanned wall would be, a wall that is manned will be just what we need if we want a secure border.
Speech to DHS starts at 1:17:00


He also said there will no longer be sanctuary cities.

He stated there will be no new laws, we dont need them. The existing laws will now be able to be enforced.

So he is taking the handcuffs OFF of our agents and permitting them to uphold the EXISTING law.

MAGA Pres Trump

a reply to: stosh64

So he'll rescind the Federal employee hiring freeze?

originally posted by: stosh64
I like how he said that the wall is a HELP, the real news is that he is also hiring 5,00 new border agents and tripling of ICE agents.

So tired of hearing about the wall being useless, while I agree an unmanned wall would be, a wall that is manned will be just what we need if we want a secure border.

He also said there will no longer be sanctuary cities.

He stated there will be no new laws, we dont need them. The existing laws will now be able to be enforced.

So he is taking the handcuffs OFF of our agents and permitting them to uphold the EXISTING law.

MAGA Pres Trump

Let me know when all this gets approved.

'Cause as usual, Trump says a lot of things.

originally posted by: EightAhoy
a reply to: stosh64

So he'll rescind the Federal employee hiring freeze?

a reply to: stosh64

I like that!! A Manned Wall is for sure the way to go with that!

Also Sanctuary cities being removed is a Plus!!

originally posted by: EightAhoy
a reply to: stosh64

So he'll rescind the Federal employee hiring freeze?

Freeze does not include:

Military, national security or public safety personnel.

a reply to: Annee

Time will tell.

I will take his actions of the past 5 days as a pretty good sign he will follow through on most things he promised.

He better or it will be one term.

a reply to: Annee

Well the wall was approved and appropriated in 2006...Hillary, Barrack and Biden all signed as Senators...they must be racists I guess.

He loves Mexicans now as well, he's doing both countries a favour.

I like the way he was straigt on it like a car bonnet.

And I mean that most sincerely.

More good news and sound decisions from President Trump

originally posted by: eriktheawful

originally posted by: EightAhoy
a reply to: stosh64

So he'll rescind the Federal employee hiring freeze?

Freeze does not include:

Military, national security or public safety personnel.

Thanks for answering that.
I wasn't sure.

a reply to: Annee

There is nothing to get "approved".

Trump "ordered" people to start following immigration laws.

The purpose of this order is to direct executive departments and agencies (agencies) to employ all lawful means to enforce the immigration laws of the United States.

Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the executive branch to:

(a) Ensure the faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United States, including the INA, against all removable aliens, consistent with Article II, Section 3 of the United States Constitution and section 3331 of title 5, United States Code;

(b) Make use of all available systems and resources to ensure the efficient and faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United States;

(c) Ensure that jurisdictions that fail to comply with applicable Federal law do not receive Federal funds, except as mandated by law;

Sec. 8. Federal-State Agreements. It is the policy of the executive branch to empower State and local law enforcement agencies across the country to perform the functions of an immigration officer in the interior of the United States to the maximum extent permitted by law.

I have said that repeatedly - here and elsewhere - we already have laws, but the previous administration was stopping others from following it.

The rest of this is a great read as well:
Text of Trump executive order on enhancing public safety in the interior of the United States

originally posted by: BlueJacket
a reply to: Annee

Well the wall was approved and appropriated in 2006...Hillary, Barrack and Biden all signed as Senators...they must be racists I guess.

Selective memory!

The hiring freeze indeed does not include uniformed officers of state, fed, or military

Before everyone starts screaming about breaking up families, note this part:

Sec. 5. Enforcement Priorities. In executing faithfully the immigration laws of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) shall prioritize for removal those aliens described by the Congress in sections 212(a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(6)(C), 235, and 237(a)(2) and (4) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(6)(C), 1225, and 1227(a)(2) and (4)), as well as removable aliens who:

(a) Have been convicted of any criminal offense;

(b) Have been charged with any criminal offense, where such charge has not been resolved;

(c) Have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense;

(d) Have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency;

(e) Have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits;

(f) Are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or

(g) In the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security.

More help paying for the wall (although they said there are already funds budgeted for it to keep them going for quite a while)

Sec. 6. Civil Fines and Penalties. As soon as practicable, and by no later than one year after the date of this order, the Secretary shall issue guidance and promulgate regulations, where required by law, to ensure the assessment and collection of all fines and penalties that the Secretary is authorized under the law to assess and collect from aliens unlawfully present in the United States and from those who facilitate their presence in the United States.

This part is a good idea.
It will reduce burden on the feds.
State and local will have more authority to uphold immigration laws.
I believe that was an excuse used in some areas - that they did not believe they had the authority to hold illegals.

(b) To the extent permitted by law and with the consent of State or local officials, as appropriate, the Secretary shall take appropriate action, through agreements under section 287(g) of the INA, or otherwise, to authorize State and local law enforcement officials, as the Secretary determines are qualified and appropriate, to perform the functions of immigration officers in relation to the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in the United States under the direction and the supervision of the Secretary. Such authorization shall be in addition to, rather than in place of, Federal performance of these duties.

a reply to: BlueAjah

Thanks for posting the ACTUAL laws.

I am more optimistic about the future of our Country then I have been since I have been able to vote.(1984)

Good thing he's planning on cutting taxes to pay for all this. Wait...

a reply to: stosh64

I can't wait to see Trump raise the debt by another several trillion dollars in his first 6 months in office.

Oh it's gonna be funny.

~Tenth

And re. Sanctuary cities

Sec. 9. Sanctuary Jurisdictions. It is the policy of the executive branch to ensure, to the fullest extent of the law, that a State, or a political subdivision of a State, shall comply with 8 U.S.C. 1373.

(a) In furtherance of this policy, the Attorney General and the Secretary, in their discretion and to the extent consistent with law, shall ensure that jurisdictions that willfully refuse to comply with 8 U.S.C. 1373 (sanctuary jurisdictions) are not eligible to receive Federal grants, except as deemed necessary for law enforcement purposes by the Attorney General or the Secretary. The Secretary has the authority to designate, in his discretion and to the extent consistent with law, a jurisdiction as a sanctuary jurisdiction. The Attorney General shall take appropriate enforcement action against any entity that violates 8 U.S.C. 1373, or which has in effect a statute, policy, or practice that prevents or hinders the enforcement of Federal law.