Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?

No, we’re not at war. Illegal Immigration would probably slow down if the process to become a citizen in the U.S. didn’t take so long. Drugs are everywhere in the U.S. and don’t just come from Mexico. Also if people want to take drugs and potentially kills themselves, that’s on them as long as it’s not forced on anyone.

Not necessarily, I feel like we need to be more worried and focused on the illegal immigrants who are criminals and are hurting our nation.

Yes, the government's only duty is to protect it's citizens. Border security is national security. If random people can just hop across the border, what would stop our adversaries from sending spies across the border?

Yes, and we should use military force against the cartels and any Mexican forces that do not comply.

The one's that are committing crimes should be sent back, but the other one's don't deserve to be deported.

Only when the time arrives, and by that I mean when actual criminal immigrants are entering the country

No, the USA should open up its borders and let in more immigrants. Diversity and compassion are a strength.

Yes, but only if we focus on working with the Mexican government to take down the cartels and other malevolent actors both in Mexico and Central and South America.

Yes, but only as the last resort and there's a drastic increase of crimes and discord along the border within a short time frame.

Not so much a national emergency, but having a strong presence of border enforcement officials would be a good idea.

Yes. The work of ICE agents and our POTUS is frankly against everything we stand for as a country. I believe that our three branches need to do a check and balance on the infringement of rights that the president is allowing for ICE agents to do to immigrants.

No. We should instead engage in comprehensive immigration reform that makes our borders more secure AND gives qualified individuals a simpler path to citizenship.

The U.S should not declare a national emergency at the Mexico border.While immigration challenges exist, they are long term-policy issues requiring legislative solutions, not emergency powers.

Yes, as of January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, citing a crisis of "unlawful mass migration, narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and trafficking, and other criminal activities" and "invasion that has caused widespread chaos and suffering in the United States". This declaration invokes the National Emergencies Act (NEA) to enhance presidential powers, allowing for the deployment of military personnel, reallocation of funds for physical barriers, and use of unmanned aerial systems to address the situation. Howev…  Read moreer, the declaration has been met with criticism for allegedly abusing presidential emergency powers and may be subject to legal and political challenges.
Reasons for the Declaration
Security Threat:
The administration frames the situation at the border as a grave threat to national security, citing criminal activity and potential for an "invasion" through unauthorized crossings.
Logistical Challenges:
The declaration is intended to grant the president more flexibility to deploy resources, including the military, National Guard, and physical barriers, to gain "full operational control" of the border.
Policy Goals:
The emergency declaration is part of a broader strategy to implement stricter immigration enforcement, expedite removals, and deter unauthorized migration.
Authorities and Actions Authorized by the Declaration
Military Support:
The Secretary of Defense can deploy military personnel to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in border security operations.
Physical Barriers:
The Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security are directed to take action to add physical barriers along the border.
Technology:
The Department of Homeland Security can utilize unmanned aerial systems, with potential waivers to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations to support counter-drone operations.
Policy Revision:
The declaration supports the revision of policies and strate

More like a state emergency and that the national guard should be moved from Washington DC right now to Texas.

Issues around the border need to be made clear and given more attention, but a state nof national emergency is not what is needed.

The border should not be a thing! This is everyone´s land, this was their land first and the whites actually stole it.

No, emergency allocation should be reserved for natural disasters. The military (not national guard) should be used to assist with boarder control.

Reform the immigration system so that it isn't basically impossible to become one unless you're rich. Add merit based promotion as well.

We should dial in of human and drug trafficking at the border, but we should give migrants a pathway to citizenship as long as they haven't done anything bad. We should also make massive immigration changes.

Why? Just close the border, provide asylum to those who have already crossed, and block anymore illegal immigrants instead of deporting those already here and spending more money.

NO... the U.S. should not declare a national emergency at the Mexico border without meeting strict constitutional, legal, and evidentiary thresholds.

"Security Bridge Immigration Emergency"
"Yes, declare an emergency to implement comprehensive immigration reform, not just border enforcement. Use emergency powers to completely overhaul the broken system that punishes legal immigrants while rewarding illegal entry. Secure the border while creating a fair, efficient legal immigration process. For those already here illegally: criminals get deported (El Salvador model), others get a path to legal status through 'debt to society' - community service, back taxes, English proficiency, civics education. No rewards for brea…  Read moreking the law, but reasonable consequences that acknowledge reality. Anyone here protesting against America or causing damage gets deported - if you come for our opportunities, you support our country. Streamline the legal process so people don't need to become criminals to immigrate."

A temporary increase of no more than 6-12 months of increased security at the boarder. To allow the gov such time as to draft a proper resolution that streamlines the immigration process for those crossing, and for those seeking asylum.

U.S already declared a national emergency on the border. The most they should do is enforce strengthening the border and making it more secure.

No, but increase smart and cooperative action with Mexico at the border to prevent illegal immigration

Yes, and start a war on illegal immigration by strengthening border infrastructure and immigration centers, but never at the expense of due process

The government should address issues of illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and border security, but these issues should not be considered a national emergency.

No, not until we work on a solution to the number of citizens overstaying visas, which is statistically the bigger threat

No, I think the issue is far beyond just the scope of the physical border. Most illegal immigrants to the US in modern days are the result of overstayed visas. A declared emergency at a physical border does not negate this issue.

Corporations should be punished for hiring illegal imigrants but the border should also be more strict

There should not be any national emergency at the Mexican border unless there is an actual emergency

It depends on if illegal aliens are smuggling drugs and/or other illegal substances and weapons into the country.

No, there would be no national emergency if we ended the War on Drugs, fixed the asylum system, and created a simple path to citizenship.

People can work to get here. I heard about illegal immigrants being let in because Biden removed the border. People shouldn't be let in without a proper background check.

Yes, because that allows our military to go down there and stop the illicit flow of guns, drugs and people into America

This was initiated by the Drug War that the CIA started and funded, so this would be an internal problem

No, the US should declare a International public health emergency and treat this issue from a humanitarian perspective.

Yes becsuse kids are being trafficked across that open border and that's the most important thing tonme

We should have mexico patrol its own border instead of the united states. it is their problem not ours

we should make a North America version of InterPol with US, Canada, and Mexico. This would allow jurisdiction of officers to cross the international boarders to track, investigate, and arrest those trafficking drugs and humans across boarders.

yes and deal with people respectfully and make sure to identify problems with immigration process and make it easier and accessable

This issue has always been an issue. I just think that during the last four years it got to a point that it affected our economy very drastically. Because of the amount of money and help we were an aid we were giving. I think this issue will always be an issue.

Really depends on how bad the situation at the border really is and what the US and Mexico and both doing to prevent the border crossings.

No, I do not think a national emergency at the Mexico border is necessary, but if it were to happen, I would suggest a national emergency at the Canada border as well.

Yes so that we can check those who are coming to American and what the reasoning for them to come here with some kind of paperwork backing their reason

No, because the Americans do nothing to stop the illegal sale of weapons to Mexico, it's a stupid question.

Yes, because it would allow innocent people to enter the country and not face the hassle of then trying to prove their innocence. Meanwhile, anybody with ill-intentions could be kept out from the start.

they should hold e very Mexican at the boarder until the population in America settles down to a number that allows a decent amount of yearly Mexicans.

The emergency isn't "National", but it should be allowed for individual cities to declare an emergency if they are overwhelmed with unlimited numbers of immigrants. If a local or state level request comes in for an emergency, declare it.

Focus on systems that would make it easier for honest immigrants to reach us, and run heavy checks for drug trafficking. Secure borders from cartels and drug rings, while also assisting people who are possibly in critical situations in the border with heavy eye.

At the moment, Mexico is not the main way immigrants are coming into the country. Biden allowed for immigrants to come in through Venezuela, hence why there are a lot of issues specifically with immigrants in the country. There should be control at the Mexico border, but it should not be the primary concern.

it depends on how bad it is. Because many of these immigrate are here for a better life that can be looking for a job. Or making sure there kids have a better life then what they did.

I strongly believe that in a way they should to not allow cirminals in the country. Meaning those that are doing drugs , kidnpaping, etc.

if they're here for drug or human trafficking then yes but if they're coming here to have a better life then no there shouldn't declare a national emergency,

Secure our borders and remove criminals only. Set up a path for citizenship for anyone wanting to enter the right way.

Yes, but to bring support services to those from mexico, central and south america that are seeking refuge.

We should not fully close the border but thoroughly inspect everything coming into and leaving the country.

No, but there should be more opportunities for people who are truly in need of asylum. Opportunities that are easier to reach and more available.

Yes. But, there are more issues than those described above. Such as kidnaping, sex trafficking, and more.

They should only if Mexico is making a fuse of sorts. If not, the US should be helping people from Mexico.

The problem at the border is often over simplified, there is no half and half, immigrants are criminals legals aren't, not all immigrants are "alien" drug dealers, and not all citizens natural or not are perfect outstanding Americans.

I believe that if they are taking every immigrant in sight then NO. These "illegal Immigrants" aren't all a problem.

only they let people who do not drug trafficking, or border security. just people who want to go American for their children that want them to have a good life.

Suppose they do declare an emergency at the border. In that case, they need to actually be worried about drug trafficking and illegal immigration and not discriminate the people who want to come to America and to give them a chance, and not racially profile them.

No. We don't need federal troops at the border. We need better technology, more immigration judges, and more CBP personnel, all included in the legislation Trump stopped from passing in a bi-partisan bill under Biden.

I feel like that there needs to be more background checks for security reasons but instead of attacking or rebelling against the government people should make suggestions about this issue peacefully.

No one is illegal in a country that was built on stolen land. For things such as drug trafficking and even human trafficking of course, do what you have to. However, this is a land of opportunities and everyone deserves a chance at a great life.

We should be able to hold our border but we could just fix the proccess to become an american citzen

yes and no, i believe that if the us were to declare a national emergency it would case mass panic within the nation and cause more divide and prejudice towards Mexican populations in and outside of America.

No, I do not think they should declare a national emergency at the Southern border, however, I do belive we must increase background checks and increase more workers, especially on checking if people are seeking asslyum legally and higher security checks to ensure less illegal substances are brought in, but I would not go as far as declare it a national emergency.

i believe the amount of people entering illegally is insane but the amount of people who are trying to gain access legally is alot harder compared to people trying to get in illegally.

Yes

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No, although it is a large issue, an emergency makes it seem more personal and national than the situation is and the government is taking care of it.

Yes, and deploy Military assets. While also allowing states to deploy their own border security measures.

I believe within reason the President should control what he can, but not abuse their power and falsely accuse anyone and turn it into another issue especially a racial one.