House Republican investigates illegal immigrants entering military base
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding two Jordanian nationals who breached a military base in Virginia after it was revealed that they were both illegal immigrants.
The incident, which occurred on May 3, involved the two individuals in a box truck attempting to gain access to the Marine Corps Base Quantico. The driver claimed they were making a delivery to the post office and worked for a company subcontracted by Amazon. However, when military police officers stopped them at a gate, the driver ignored instructions and continued to move the vehicle towards the base.
Following their arrest for trespassing, the nationals were handed over to ICE. It was later disclosed that one of them had crossed into the U.S. illegally from California in April and the other was a foreign student whose visa status had been terminated in January.
Despite ICE stating that there is no evidence linking the individuals to any threatening organizations, concerns have been raised among Republicans. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and House Homeland Security Committee Republicans have reached out to DHS for further information regarding the incident.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is determined to get to the bottom of the matter and has reached out to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting detailed case history information regarding the nationals’ immigration histories, benefits applications, detention statuses, and entry into the U.S.
Senator Lindsey Graham has also sent a similar letter to Mayorkas, urging for transparency and accountability in the investigation.
As the investigations unfold, DHS has assured that they will respond to congressional correspondence via official channels and continue to cooperate with congressional oversight.
The ongoing scrutiny around this incident highlights the importance of monitoring and securing the nation’s immigration system to prevent criminal elements from exploiting vulnerabilities in the system.
It remains imperative for federal agencies and lawmakers to work together to ensure the safety and security of the American people by strengthening border regulations and immigration policies.
With heightened focus on immigration issues, the public is keen to see how the government will address and rectify the loopholes that allowed these individuals to breach a military base undetected.
