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U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) co-authored an op-ed in The Hill, criticizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent attempt to address the border surge through a bipartisan immigration deal. The senators labeled it a "desperate political stunt during an election year."

In their piece, Tuberville and Johnson highlighted data concerning illegal immigration under President Biden’s administration. They accused Democrats of claiming to care about border security while not supporting legislation that would secure it.

"The border crisis has become the single most unifying issue in American politics," they wrote. "Americans from all backgrounds — white, black, rich, poor, suburban, urban, Democrat and Republican — are horrified at the scenes of thousands of people overrunning the border."

The senators noted that many immigrants entering the U.S. are military-age males with insufficient screening by the Biden administration. They mentioned specific incidents involving nationals from China and Jordan as examples of potential security threats.

Tuberville plans to introduce the Border Safety and Security Act on the Senate floor. This bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to shut down the border until operational control is regained.

The op-ed also criticized past efforts at bipartisan compromise on immigration reform: "This rushed 'deal' was made behind closed doors without input from most Republicans," they stated.

Senator Tuberville has been vocal about his stance on border security throughout his tenure. He supports policies such as building a wall and reinstating Migrant Protection Protocols (Remain in Mexico). In September 2023, he helped introduce the Secure the Border Act of 2023.

Tuberville has consistently called for accountability within federal agencies related to immigration enforcement and has introduced multiple pieces of legislation aimed at securing borders and reforming immigration laws.

Tonight, Tuberville and his Republican colleagues will push for votes on various bills designed to address what they see as critical issues at the southern border.