House Republicans introduce legislation allowing states to build temporary border barriers to stop illegal immigrants and drugs from entering the U.S. via the U.S.-Mexico border.
Key Points
House Republicans introduce CONTAINER Act allowing temporary border barriers
Response to legal battles in Arizona and Texas over border wall construction
Biden administration criticized for open-border policies
Pros
Gives states authority to secure their borders
Aims to stop illegal immigrants and drugs from entering via the U.S.-Mexico border
Cons
Legal battles may arise
Effectiveness of barriers in stopping illegal activities is uncertain