KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I might not have addressed your points specifically as well. As far as those two points, IMO a huge problem with our current system is the ridiculous backlog of cases combined with the inability to process. SC just posted that it's 40% of encounters that get in, and thats a lot.
What if we waved a magic wand and say tomorrow we had the facilities and ability to see all cases within 2 days, and the ability to hear these cases within that time. That would mean we instantly also turn away the people who shouldn't be here, and anybody who in let in, there is now no question of their status. Less need for Sanctuary cities, less stigma of the people coming across from the south vs other parts of the world, and its a deterrent to people because they know the option of getting in and hiding way less likely. Also, when or if the encounters drop these people could address the back cases and/or help with overstayed visas and those illegals.
That's the type of solution I would strive for- it addresses many of the main problems we are dealing with, not just one like a wall.
Does it fix everything, no. But for addressing the overall issue imo it is a far better use of money and a far better first step.
What if we waved a magic wand and say tomorrow we had the facilities and ability to see all cases within 2 days, and the ability to hear these cases within that time. That would mean we instantly also turn away the people who shouldn't be here, and anybody who in let in, there is now no question of their status. Less need for Sanctuary cities, less stigma of the people coming across from the south vs other parts of the world, and its a deterrent to people because they know the option of getting in and hiding way less likely. Also, when or if the encounters drop these people could address the back cases and/or help with overstayed visas and those illegals.
That's the type of solution I would strive for- it addresses many of the main problems we are dealing with, not just one like a wall.
Does it fix everything, no. But for addressing the overall issue imo it is a far better use of money and a far better first step.