Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) toured the U.S.-Mexico border and found that physical barriers in Texas are slowing the flow of migrants. She has legislation to address the issue and believes walls work in deterring migration.
Key Points
Physical barriers like walls are effective in deterring migration.
Texas law enforcement has seized large amounts of illegal drugs at the border.
Local ranchers, farmers, and business owners feel the White House is not listening to their border security concerns.
Pros
Physical barriers in Texas are helping to decrease the flow of migrants.
Legislation like the CONTAINER Act and the CLEAR Act could address the issues at the border.
Cons
Migrants are finding other ways to enter the country due to the barriers in Texas.
Biden's border policy is criticized for being open and not taking necessary actions to secure the border.