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National

Sens. Britt and Tuberville call executive order closing Southern border insufficient

Biden’s executive order limiting border crossings has drawn criticism from the left and right, including from both of Alabama's senators.

Chance Phillips

June 6, 2024

Opinion

On immigration, some Republicans are so close to getting it

The southern border horror stories Republicans talk about can't be solved with simple, bumper-sticker solutions.

Josh Moon

September 28, 2023

Britt to join Blackburn, Hyde-Smith in all-female delegation to border

The visit to the Del Rio Sector will include a meeting with federal, state and local law enforcement.

John H. Glenn

January 6, 2023

Opinion

Through media attacks, border agents continue fight

The border agents, military and law enforcement personnel at our southern border are doing their best in difficult circumstances to combat both illegal immigration and attacks from Democrats and the national media. Today I’ll discuss the second half of my recent border visit. After inspecting several points of entry and other spots along the border, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

August 6, 2019

Opinion

In border battle, agents face growing crisis

Lately, we’ve heard a non-stop narrative from the national news media and left-wing Democrats about the horrific conditions at our border. The never-ending insults directed towards our border patrol agents and law enforcement has outraged many of us who appreciate their invaluable service to us. Last week, I traveled to our southern border near El … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 30, 2019

Opinion

Border battle harms Alabama communities

The detrimental effects of the humanitarian and national security crisis on our border extend all the way to Alabama communities. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to address our immigration policies. One of the most obvious ways our insecure border harms our communities is the drug trade. Our porous border is perhaps the most … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 22, 2019

Opinion

Border battle reveals Democratic divisions

For months, Speaker Pelosi and my Democratic friends have denied a crisis on the border exists. Nothing to see here! But the American people, our border agents, video footage, and even the liberal media insisted otherwise and called for action. The public pressure was immense. Now, in a development as stunning as it is sudden, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 2, 2019

Opinion

Crossroads: Immigration

Growing up, my parents taught me the basic values of fairness and following the rules. I think these values were common in households all across our state and country. In today’s society, those two basic values need to be applied to the ongoing debate about illegal immigration. In terms of fairness, we have people who … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 25, 2019

Opinion

Staying focused in a crazy Washington

Before the new Congress began at the start of this year, I made a prediction: with the new Democrat majority, we could expect crazy season from the left with Democrat members taking every chance they could to undermine President Donald Trump. I don’t claim to have a crystal ball, but I think I hit the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 19, 2019

Sewell calls Trump’s threat to shutdown the government over border wall “disgraceful”

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, said that President Donald J. Trump’s threat to shut down the government if his border wall project is not funded “disgraceful.” The President made the comments in a televised White House meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California. “We need funding … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 14, 2018