Texas Democrats’ Reckless Call to Decriminalize Illegal Border Crossings

Keith Gardner/ICE)

If they get their way, Beto O’Rourke and other Democrats will endanger public safety.

When you knowingly cross the border into another country — any country — without permission, that’s a crime, right? Yes, in every country in the world.

Some aspiring Democratic candidates in Texas want to change that. They think we should decriminalize unlawful border crossings.

Others on the left want to go even further. They would essentially gut the power of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE).

Three candidates running for office in Texas have floated a scheme to remove the power of ICE without actually getting rid of the agency, which has been what protesters and even members of Congress have been advocating over the past several months. This includes Representative Beto O’Rourke (D., Texas), who is running for the U.S. Senate; Lupe Valdez, who is running for governor; and Democratic congressional candidate Veronica Escobar.

US Senate Candidate and Sen Ted Cruz (R-TX) 

opponent Beto 'OPEN BORDERS' O'Rourke' (TX-D)

Most people would say that this scheme is reckless and irresponsible — one that, if enacted, would endanger public safety. And the latest report from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) shows why. Perhaps these candidates should read that report. Certainly, the residents of the Lone Star State should, as they are the ones who have been the victims of crimes by illegal aliens — crimes such as murder, rape, assault, robbery, and the like.

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