Response to Reports of Migrants Affiliated with ISIS Smuggling Network
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas responded to reports of migrants brought to the U.S. by an ISIS-affiliated smuggling network, stating there is no evidence of them plotting harm. He emphasized the priority of safety and security, highlighting screening and vetting procedures in place. Mayorkas also addressed concerns about the release of illegal crossers, attributing it to insufficient detention capacity and calling for Congress to fix the broken immigration system.