DHS Secretary Mullin: Migrants Must Prove Asylum Claims
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses asylum policies and border security during a policy event with Breitbart News.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin addressed asylum policies and border security during a policy event with Breitbart News, stating that the Trump administration is not allowing migrants to claim asylum unless they can prove their eligibility.
Asylum Policy Shifts
Mullin explained that the Biden administration has seen a significant drop in ‘gotaways’—illegal migrants who evade capture. He noted that the number of land encounters has decreased to around 10,000 per day, with gotaways down by 99 percent. When asked about the change, Mullin credited the Trump administration for shifting focus from humanitarian aid to enforcement.
Border Security Tactics
Mullin described the tactics used by cartels to overwhelm border patrol, including smuggling migrants in cattle trailers and using humanitarian aid to distract authorities. He emphasized that allowing these individuals to stay in the U.S. is inhumane, as it leaves the border vulnerable to further illegal crossings.
International Cooperation
Mullin also mentioned the collaboration with Mexico, stating that the crisis is Mexico’s responsibility and that the U.S. is pushing migrants back across the border. He reiterated that asylum claims must be proven by law, and the administration is enforcing these policies strictly.
Impact on Border Patrol
Mullin highlighted how the cartels’ tactics have stretched border patrol resources, making it difficult to monitor the entire border effectively. He described the challenges faced by border patrol agents, who must focus on the groups they encounter while leaving other sectors of the border unmonitored.
Source: Breitbart
