Determining Southern Border Apprehensions ‘On a Bad Day’: Rep. Guest Challenges Mayorkas on DHS Figures

Published on November 15, 2023

Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) asked DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday what “a bad day” would be for him in terms of the number of apprehensions of illegal immigrants crossing the U.S.–Mexico border during a House Committee hearing on “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.” Mr. Guest expressed his disappointment with the answers provided, and accused Mr. Mayorkas of filibustering and refusing to answer the question. ...

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