Border Security & Immigration Before we can begin to address the issue of illegal immigration, it is essential that, as a sovereign country, we have complete operational control of our borders in both the South and the North. Issues Public Lands and Border Security Overview: Some of the most dangerous areas along the southern border are 20.7 million + acres of Department of Interior (DOI) and U.S. Forest Service (FS) land. Because these areas are remote, mostly uninhabited and are less frequently patrolled, this federal land has become a prime target for criminals and those illegally attempting to cross the border into the United States. Legislation: [H.R. 1505] The National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act
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