{"id":2170865,"date":"2024-02-07T23:07:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T04:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-chief-breaks-down-border-bill-declares-border-has-never-been-secure-over-last-3-decades\/"},"modified":"2024-02-07T23:10:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T04:10:24","slug":"border-patrol-chief-breaks-down-border-bill-declares-border-has-never-been-secure-over-last-3-decades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-chief-breaks-down-border-bill-declares-border-has-never-been-secure-over-last-3-decades\/","title":{"rendered":"Border Patrol Chief: Border Bill Fails, Border Remains Insecure for 30 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fborder-patrol-chief-breaks-down-border-bill-declares-border-has-never-been-secure-over-last-3-decades%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2170865&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>U.S. Border Patrol Chief: The \u200bBorder\u2063 Has Never Been Secure<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens boldly\u200c stated that in his nearly thirty years \u200bof service, the border has never been truly secure.\u200b Owens made these remarks while discussing the controversial border bill unveiled by the U.S. Senate, which has faced significant \u2063opposition from Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>As the head of \u200cthe Border Patrol, Owens\u200b is responsible for \u2064advocating for the agency&#8217;s needs and convincing Congress to provide the necessary tools and laws for success. He expressed both support and reservations regarding\u2062 the bill, emphasizing \u200dthe importance of additional personnel, technology, equipment, and\u200b infrastructure to enhance border \u2064security.<\/p>\n<p>Owens expressed disappointment in Congress&#8217; failure to pass\u2062 an acceptable border package, warning that this inaction puts the country in grave danger. He stressed that the Border \u2063Patrol&#8217;s mission is not to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-republicans-push-back-as-biden-admin-remains-confident-despite-low-immigration-approval-rating\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Republicans Push Back As Biden Admin Remains Confident Despite Low Immigration Approval Rating\">process asylum seekers<\/a> but to address the influx of migrants who should be applying for entry through established ports of entry. By not doing so, these individuals not only endanger themselves by falling into the hands of\u200c smugglers and cartels but also divert \u200dresources from other critical tasks, allowing cartels to exploit \u200bvulnerabilities along the \u200dborder.<\/p>\n<p>According to Owens, the agency lacks situational awareness and is unable \u200bto determine the number of illegal aliens evading law enforcement and entering the U.S. each month. This lack of \u2062control \u200band presence \u200din\u2063 certain areas poses a significant challenge.\u200c Owens believes that the\u2064 border bill, if\u2062 implemented effectively, could have \u2062a positive impact by allowing the Border Patrol to hold individuals in custody until their removal, thus delivering consequences for illegal entry.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Owens emphasized \u200bthe\u200d urgent need for \u2063more technology, infrastructure, equipment, and manpower to address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmakers-condemn-biden-admin-over-border-crisis\/\" title=\"GOP lawmakers condemn Biden admin. over border crisis\">ongoing border crisis<\/a> and protect the American \u200cpeople.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the interview:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USBPChief?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@USBPChief<\/a> \u2064Jason Owens:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In the \u2062better \u200dpart of 28 years, I\u200d have never seen a situation where I as \u2064a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement professional<\/a> would have said the border is \u200bsecure\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Owens on gotaways: &#8220;There\u2019s so much of the border that we\u2062 don\u2019t\u2062 have control [of]\u2026\u200b It&#8217;s in\u2064 the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9qH3NWzybB\">pic.twitter.com\/9qH3NWzybB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveGuest\/status\/1755328445679034779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET \u2064THE \u2064DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c What are some of \u2064the main components of\u2062 a\u200c comprehensive\u200d approach\u200c to border\u2064 security, as highlighted by\u2062 Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Not be entering the country illegally. He further highlighted the need for \u2064a comprehensive approach to border security, including cooperation with foreign governments,\u200c intelligence sharing, and addressing the root causes of\u200b migration.<\/p>\n<p>Despite acknowledging that progress has been \u200dmade in certain areas, such as lowering the number \u200cof apprehensions \u200band reducing drug smuggling, \u2063Owens firmly believes that border security remains a \u200bcritical issue. He argued that a secure border is vital not only for the safety and integrity of the nation but also for the\u2062 well-being of individuals seeking to migrate legally.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Owens disputed the \u200cnotion that increased\u2062 border security measures are inhumane. He argued that a well-managed \u200cand enforced border\u200d is essential to prevent the exploitation of migrants by criminal organizations. \u200dHe emphasized that the Border Patrol\u2062 is \u2064committed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hilton-building-hotel-on-top-of-demolished-uyghur-mosque-in-china\/\" title=\"Hilton Building Hotel On Top Of Demolished Uyghur Mosque In China\">upholding human rights<\/a> and treating migrants with dignity while enforcing \u200bimmigration laws.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063opposition to the border bill by some\u200b Republicans stems from concerns about the\u2064 allocation of resources and the effectiveness of\u200c proposed solutions. Owens acknowledged these concerns but\u2062 stressed the need for a bipartisan effort to address \u200cborder security comprehensively. He urged lawmakers to set aside \u200dpartisan differences and work\u200c together to find solutions that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-push-to-make-military-vehicles-climate-friendly-hands-americas-military-infrastructure-to-red-china\/\" title=\"Biden's plan for eco-friendly military vehicles gives China control of US military infrastructure.\">prioritize national security<\/a> and uphold\u2064 American values.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens&#8217;\u2064 statement that the\u2062 border has never been truly secure\u2062 highlights the\u200d ongoing challenges faced by the agency. Owens&#8217; call for additional \u200dresources\u2064 and a comprehensive approach to border security underscores the need \u200bfor continued investment and cooperation to address the influx of migrants. It is vital\u200b for Congress\u2063 to recognize the importance \u200dof securing\u200b the border while \u200calso upholding human rights and finding sustainable solutions for immigration. Only through \u200dbipartisan efforts can the \u200cUnited States effectively meet these challenges and ensure\u200d the country&#8217;s security and prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens admitted in an interview that the border has never been secure in his three decades of service. Owens made these comments while discussing the controversial border bill with Martha MacCallum, which has faced opposition from Republicans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2170866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Jason-Owens.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2170865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Jason-Owens.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2170865"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170865\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2170866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2170865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2170865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2170865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}