Fears are growing that the migrant crisis at the southern border is compromising America's national security after the arrests of eight suspected terrorists with ties to ISIS. FBI Director warns of jihadist attack in the US similar to the one in Russia. ICE arrested Tajikistan nationals with ISIS ties in New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.
Key Points
Eight Tajikistan nationals with ties to ISIS were arrested in New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia
No derogatory information about the suspects was initially flagged during processing
FBI Director warns of heightened terrorist threat in the US
Increased concerns of a coordinated terrorist attack similar to the one in Russia
Pros
Increased awareness of potential national security threats
Collaboration between ICE and FBI in identifying and apprehending suspects
Highlighting the importance of border security
Cons
Risk of potential terrorist attacks on US soil
Concerns over the effectiveness of border control measures