Republicans Demand Accountability from Mayorkas Regarding ISIS-Linked Migrants in U.S
- House and Senate Republicans are pressing Secretary Mayorkas for answers on how ISIS-linked migrants entered the U.S.
- The demand follows the arrest and release of suspected ISIS terrorists at the southern border.
- Questions linger on the security measures at the border and accountability in addressing national security threats.
House Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee are urging DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray to disclose information about eight migrant men with ISIS links who were arrested in the U.S. after crossing the southern border. The men, all from Tajikistan, were arrested in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City. Concerns have been raised about potential terrorists entering the country through the border. There have been instances of individuals on federal terrorist watchlists being released into the U.S., highlighting security vulnerabilities. The Biden Administration has been criticized for not addressing these issues adequately. Senators have demanded answers from Mayorkas and Wray regarding the vetting process for these individuals and their ties to terrorist groups. The FBI has been tracking potential threats, especially after calls for attacks on Americans by foreign terrorist organizations. Senate Republicans have questioned how suspected ISIS terrorists were allowed into the U.S. through the southern border, emphasizing the need for improved border security and immigration screening processes. The number of known or suspected terrorists apprehended at the border has increased significantly under the Biden administration, raising bipartisan concerns.