WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border.
“Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested over 14,000 convicted illegal criminals within the first 50 days, many of which were known cartel and gang members,” wrote the delegation. “Our nation is witnessing the lowest number of apprehensions at the southern border in over 15 years, sending a clear message to dangerous criminals that they are no longer welcome to come into the U.S. Your aggressive action to secure and safeguard our border has made our neighborhoods safer. As members of the Idaho delegation, we look forward to working together to provide the resources you need to maintain this historic border security.”
Risch, Crapo, Simpson, and Fulcher highlighted Idaho Governor Brad Little’s deployment of state law enforcement personnel to the southern border to assist the States of Texas and Arizona in combatting the Biden administration’s border disaster. Idaho has taken additional steps to combat the rise in illicit drug and human trafficking tied to the southern border, including launching a dedicated drug interdiction unit, increased behavioral health services, and a fentanyl educational awareness campaign.
About Jim Risch
Jim Risch proudly represents the people of Idaho in the United States Senate. He currently chairs the Foreign Relations Committee and sits on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Risch previously served as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Senator. For the latest press releases and constituent services visit risch.senate.gov.
