A recent bombshell report reveals that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Biden-Harris administration has released at least 99 migrants listed on the terrorist watchlist into the United States.
This startling information, disclosed in a report from the House Judiciary Committee Republicans, raises significant concerns about national security and the current administration’s handling of immigration policies.
According to the report, these individuals were apprehended and subsequently released between January 2021 and March 2023. This period aligns with the tenure of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, whose administration has been criticized for its lenient immigration policies. The report asserts that the release of these individuals poses a direct threat to the safety and security of American citizens.
The House Judiciary Committee Republicans’ document highlights that the 99 individuals are on the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), a list designed to identify those who may pose a threat to national security.
The report states, “The Biden Administration’s open-border policies have resulted in dangerous individuals being released into the United States.” This statement underscores the growing concerns among conservative lawmakers regarding the administration’s approach to border security and immigration enforcement.
The DHS, under the leadership of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, has faced ongoing scrutiny for its handling of the southern border crisis. Critics argue that the administration’s policies have encouraged a surge in illegal immigration, overwhelming border patrol agents and compromising the nation’s security. The report from the House Judiciary Committee adds weight to these criticisms, presenting concrete evidence of potential security lapses.
Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, emphasized the severity of the situation. He stated, “This report is a damning indictment of the Biden Administration’s reckless immigration policies. The American people deserve to know that their government is prioritizing their safety, not endangering it.”
The report also notes that the individuals on the terrorist watchlist were released into various states across the country, raising alarms about the potential for coordinated attacks or other forms of terrorism. The exact locations of these individuals remain undisclosed, further contributing to public anxiety.
In response to the report, the DHS has defended its actions, arguing that the individuals released were subject to thorough vetting and continuous monitoring. A DHS spokesperson stated, “All individuals released from DHS custody are carefully screened and monitored to ensure they do not pose a threat to national security.” However, critics argue that the very presence of these individuals on the terrorist watchlist contradicts the assertion that they pose no threat.
This revelation comes amid an already heated debate over the Biden administration’s immigration policies. Conservatives have long argued that the administration’s approach is too lenient and jeopardizes national security. The release of individuals on the terrorist watchlist into the U.S. is likely to fuel further criticism and calls for stricter immigration controls.
The report also highlights the broader implications of the Biden administration’s policies. By releasing individuals on the terrorist watchlist, the administration is perceived as prioritizing a progressive immigration agenda over the safety and security of American citizens. This perception is bolstered by the ongoing crisis at the southern border, where record numbers of migrants have crossed into the U.S. since Biden took office.
Breitbart reported:
The report similarly details the case of Mohammad Kharwin, a 48-year-old Afghan national and member of the terrorist group Hezb-e-Islami, whom federal agents arrested in April after he had been twice released into the U.S. interior.
Kharwin first crossed the southern border in March 2023 and was released that month into the U.S. interior by the DHS. In March 2024, after having been taken into federal custody, he was allowed to bond out of detention.\
Not until reports exposed the case the following month was Kharwin rearrested.
“In three-and-a-half years, the Biden-Harris administration has released more than 5.4 million illegal aliens into the United States, with an additional at least 1.9 million known ‘gotaways’ escaping into the country,” the report states.
“Among those more than 7.3 million illegal aliens are 375 illegal aliens on the U.S. government’s terrorist watchlist who have been apprehended by Border Patrol under President Biden’s and Vice President Harris’s watch,” the report continues. “That is a more than 3,000 percent increase of watchlisted alien encounters compared to all four years of the Trump administration.”
The conservative viewpoint underscores the need for immediate action to address these security concerns. Representative Jordan and other Republican lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the release of these individuals and for stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. They argue that the administration must take decisive steps to secure the border and protect American citizens from potential threats.
The bombshell report from the House Judiciary Committee Republicans serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of the Biden administration’s immigration policies. The release of individuals on the terrorist watchlist into the U.S. is a matter of grave concern, raising questions about the administration’s commitment to national security. As this issue continues to unfold, it is imperative that policymakers prioritize the safety and security of the American people.