By Casey Harper (The Center Square)
U.S. House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., issued a stern warning on Tuesday, threatening to subpoena the head of border patrol for failing to provide information regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ role as the border czar.
Comer’s letter to Troy Miller, the acting commissioner for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, demanded documents and communications related to Harris’ involvement in addressing the ongoing border crisis.
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“The deadline to produce has passed, and CBP has failed to provide the Committee with any responsive documents, communications, or even a timeline for when CBP intends to comply with the request,” the letter stated.
Despite the request, CBP did not offer any immediate response for comment.
“If CBP continues to withhold documents and communications on this matter, the Committee will consider alternative measures to obtain this information, including through the compulsory process,” Comer emphasized in the letter.
Amidst the crisis at the border, Vice President Harris has attempted to distance herself from her responsibilities in managing the situation, as the influx of illegal immigrants has escalated during the Biden administration.
Lawmakers are now pressing for clarity on Harris’ actions or lack thereof in addressing the border crisis.
“It is essential for the Committee and the American public to comprehend Vice President Harris’s role as the border czar amidst the ongoing border crisis,” the letter asserted. “The surge of illegal entries and the release of undocumented individuals into the U.S. under the Biden-Harris Administration have contributed to heinous crimes, including murders, sexual assaults, and severe bodily harm inflicted upon numerous Americans by illegal immigrants. These atrocities should have never occurred.”
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This development underscores the urgency to address the border crisis and to hold accountable those responsible for managing and securing the nation’s borders.
Syndicated with permission from The Center Square.
