Allegations of Tucson Samaritans volunteers aiding migrants to enter the US illegally have sparked controversy, leading to calls for an investigation into NGOs involved in border assistance.
Congressman Tom Tiffany asserts that Tucson Samaritans, along with Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans, is facilitating illegal immigration by assisting migrants crossing into the United States.
Caught on Camera:
Video footage captures Tucson Samaritans volunteers holding open a gap in the border fence in Arizona, allowing a stream of migrants to pass through.
The volunteer appears to document the scene as asylum seekers traverse the opening.
Rep. Tiffany claims the migrants were later transported to an encampment in the Coronado National Forest run by No More Deaths, a nonprofit collaborating with the Samaritans.
Legal Concerns and Congressional Action:
Rep. Tiffany highlights Title 8, U.S.C. 1324(a), stating that encouraging or bringing an alien into the US is an offense.
He calls for a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the NGOs involved.
Tiffany, after visiting a migrant camp, emphasizes that these organizations are breaking the law and demands congressional scrutiny.
NGOs Respond:
When contacted, the NGOs, including Tucson Samaritans and Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans, argue that they are being misrepresented.
They emphasize their mission of providing humanitarian assistance to migrants along the US-Mexico border.
The organizations claim they work in a humane and legal manner and refute accusations of aiding illegal immigration.
NGO Mission and Spending:
Tucson Samaritans states its mission is to offer humanitarian assistance to migrants in the Arizona-Sonora borderlands, sponsored by The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ.
The organization spent $13,804 on supplies in 2023. Meanwhile, Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans underscores the challenges posed by asylum seekers and defends their commitment to humane responses.
Border Situation and Record Encounters:
The report highlights the escalating situation at the US-Mexico border, with up to 1,000 people crossing into Arizona daily and over 250,000 migrant encounters reported in Tucson over the last fiscal year.
Border patrol encountered a record 250,000 migrants crossing from Mexico into the US in December.
Republican Calls for Probe:
Several Republicans, including Rep. Tiffany, have called for a probe into the role of NGOs in assisting migrants.
A group of GOP representatives expressed concerns about NGOs profiting from the border chaos and demanded an investigation into potential violations of federal law and misuse of taxpayer funds.
Biden Administration’s Considerations:
President Joe Biden is reportedly considering an immigration crackdown that involves closing the border if more than 8,500 individuals attempt to cross in one day, a measure previously used by former President Donald Trump.
This potential law would enact a sweeping ban at the southern border in response to a surge in migrant numbers.
Conclusion:
Controversy surrounding Tucson Samaritans and other NGOs assisting migrants at the border underscores the complex challenges at the US-Mexico border.
Calls for investigations, allegations of legal violations, and potential policy changes contribute to the ongoing debate over immigration and border control.
The situation reflects the broader issues faced by the Biden administration in managing the surge in migrants.
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