GOP Governor Takes Border Security Into Own Hands Amid Biden Admin’s Inaction

Tom OzimekOctober 21, 2023

The Republican Governor of New Hampshire Takes Action on Border Security

The Republican governor of New Hampshire has taken border security matters into his‌ own hands after expressing exasperation with what he said was the Biden administration’s inaction.

“The Federal Government refuses to ⁢take action ⁤on our Northern Border,” New Hampshire ‌Gov. Chris ‍Sununu said in a statement on Thursday while announcing the launch of a special law enforcement task force to run its own patrols along ⁣a 58-mile stretch of the ⁣U.S.-Canada‍ border.

“We need an all-hands-on-deck approach,” Mr. Sununu said at a press conference at the State House, with the new task force funded by $1.4 million in grant money ⁤from the Department of Safety.

Northern Border In Focus

While the Biden administration has taken some actions on the northern border, such as reaching a deal in March⁢ with‍ Canada to reduce⁢ the number ⁢of illegal ‌border crossings, this has had limited impact.

Consequently, the Swanton Sector (which includes the states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and northeastern parts of New York) has seen ⁤a tenfold increase‌ in the number of illegal border crossings in the current financial year through September.

National Security Threat

Mr. Sununu touched on the stark numbers cited by Mr. Garcia in a statement announcing the formation of the new task⁣ force, called the Northern Border Alliance Task Force.

“Encounters with individuals on the terrorist watch list at the ports of entry on ‍the northern border have doubled since 2017,” Mr. Sununu said, while noting there have been “more apprehensions along our‍ northern border in⁤ just this past year than in ⁤the last ten years combined.”

The question of border security along the northern border is a matter of national security, Mr. Sununu said noting that 85 percent of all land border encounters⁢ with people on ⁣the terror watchlist so far ⁢this year took place along the U.S.-Canada ⁢border.

Law enforcement officers comprising the new task force will be vested with‍ the authority and jurisdiction to enforce all state criminal laws within 25 air⁢ miles from the Canadian border. They will also have the authority to ⁢work with federal law enforcement within ⁢the same area of jurisdiction to detect and prevent crime, including immigration-related crimes.

“The increase in personnel provided by the Northern ‌Border Alliance Program and ⁢Task Force will add ten‍ thousand⁢ patrol hours near the‍ border through June 30, 2025,” New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said in a statement.

“This will ‍shorten response times to ‍calls for service in the region, increase the effectiveness of crime detection and prevention in a remote area of the State, and enhance border security efforts,” he added.

The Swanton Sector includes rural and⁤ remote areas, as ⁤well as mountains and lowland swamps. Besides that, the region experiences ‍sustained sub-freezing temperatures and unpredictable storm fronts, as well as terrain and weather patterns that ⁢make it challenging for law enforcement efforts. The terrain also⁣ poses hazards for border crossers that can ‌easily prove fatal.

In December 2022, border patrol agents in the Swanton Sector⁤ rescued a group‍ that included a family ‌with small children, who became disoriented in sub-freezing temperatures as they crossed ⁣the border illegally from ⁣Canada into the United States.

How has the‌ lack ‌of support from the ‍federal government impacted border security in the Swanton Sector?

Understanding the importance of border security and acknowledging the inadequate response from the Biden administration, the Republican governor of‌ New Hampshire, Chris ⁢Sununu, has taken matters into his own hands. ⁢Governor Sununu has announced the establishment of a special law enforcement task force to ⁤conduct ⁣patrols along a 58-mile stretch‍ of the U.S.-Canada border. This initiative‍ comes as a response to the federal government’s refusal to take action on border security.

At‍ a press conference held at the ⁣State House, Governor Sununu emphasized the need‍ for an all-hands-on-deck approach. The new⁣ task force, ⁣funded by $1.4 million in grant‍ money from the Department of Safety, will be comprised of⁣ state, county, and local law enforcement ‌officers. Its primary objective is to combat various⁢ forms of criminal activity and cooperate with ‌federal officers in enforcing America’s immigration laws.

Governor Sununu expressed his frustration with the lack of support from the federal government,⁤ stating that they have cut‍ funding, ‌limited resources, and essentially thrown their hands up in the face of this pressing issue. The ⁣decision to establish ⁣this task ⁣force reflects the state’s commitment ⁣to protecting ⁤its borders and ‍ensuring the safety of its citizens.

While the Biden administration has taken some actions to‌ address border security on the northern border, such ‌as reaching an agreement with Canada in March to reduce illegal border⁢ crossings, the impact has been limited. As a result, the Swanton Sector, which includes Vermont, New Hampshire, ‍and parts ⁤of ⁢New ‍York, has experienced a tenfold increase ⁣in the number ‌of illegal border crossings in the current financial year‌ through September.

Governor Sununu, in his announcement‍ of ⁣the task force, emphasized the national security threat posed by the situation. ‌The alarming statistics provided by ⁣Mr. Garcia⁢ underline the urgency for action. To address this concern, ‌Governor Sununu has initiated the formation of ‌the Northern Border Alliance Task Force.

Border ‌security is a critical aspect of protecting a nation’s sovereignty and ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. As Governor Sununu takes ‍proactive steps⁤ to address the‍ issue, it is imperative for the federal government to ‍recognize the severity of‌ the situation and⁢ provide the necessary support and ⁤resources to effectively secure the borders. Collaboration ‌between state and federal agencies is vital in curbing illegal activities and maintaining national⁢ security.

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