Several states are beginning to aid President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure the southern border and decrease illegal crossings.
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President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions that have successfully — and significantly — decreased illegal border crossings. But as Iowa State Rep. Steven Holt said, “States have got to start defending themselves” too — and several are doing just that.
Energized by the first White House in decades to faithfully enforce federal immigration laws, Republican-run states are moving quickly to help address the consequences of unchecked illegal immigration, such as job loss, chaotic public schools, neighborhood blight, social service outlays, and disregard for the law. Legislatures currently in session are considering numerous key bills to complement federal efforts as poll numbers show solid majorities of Americans support immigration enforcement.
