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There is no more important tool for preventing future attacks on U.S. soil than the nation’s immigration system. The 20th anniversary of the attacks that claimed thousands of American lives is an appropriate occasion to reflect on the role immigration failures played in the 9/11 attacks and the progress made in limiting opportunities for future terrorism. Americans may disagree on the level of immigration, and its costs and benefits, but few would argue against the importance of keeping foreign-born terrorists out of the country and apprehending terrorists who have entered the U.S.
In this week’s episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, Todd Bensman, the Center’s senior national security fellow, discusses the role of immigration law in protecting the American people. He highlights the importance of the National Vetting Center and the national security implications of an open southern border. What further policy changes are needed to keep us safe?
In the closing commentary, Mark Krikorian, the Center’s executive director and host of Parsing Immigration Policy, discusses the positive developments in immigration processing and enforcement since 9/11, as well as needed upgrades which have not been completed. He concludes by emphasizing that one of the biggest gifts for potential terrorists would be an illegal-alien amnesty, which Congress is currently considering, hidden in a larger budget reconciliation bill.
Mark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.
Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow
Twenty Years After 9/11 and the REAL ID Act Still Isn’t in Effect
Voices in the opening montage:
Mark Krikorian
Todd Bensman