Mike Rogers Critiques Slotkin's Border Security Claims on Immigration Bill

In the United States, during their second U.S. Senate debate on October 14, 2024, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) criticized Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) for her assertion that the Senate immigration bill would effectively secure the southern border. Slotkin claimed there was a bipartisan deal to enhance border security, but Rogers countered that the proposed legislation, which failed to pass, would have allowed a significant number of border encounters without addressing the underlying issues. He emphasized that the bill was rejected due to its inadequacies, stating it would lead to an influx of two million illegal immigrants annually. Rogers expressed concern over the seriousness of the border crisis, highlighting the impact on families affected by crime related to illegal immigration. He advocated for the reinstatement of the Trump administration's Remain in Mexico policy, which had been discontinued under the Biden administration, suggesting that a more stringent approach is necessary to tackle the ongoing challenges at the border.