SLC Times

Sens. Mike Lee, Tommy Tuberville, and Roger Marshall have sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, expressing concerns over an increase in tuberculosis cases in the United States. The senators attribute this rise to what they describe as inadequate enforcement of border laws by the Biden-Harris administration.

Senator Lee stated, "The Biden-Harris administration’s destruction of America’s southern border has resulted in violent crime, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and now a surge in a disease that was declining for nearly three decades before they took power." He called on Secretary Mayorkas to address these issues.

Senator Tuberville added his voice to the criticism: "For the past 4 years, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have willfully opened our borders, allowing millions of criminals, murderers, drug dealers, and terrorists to flood into our country unchecked." He noted a 16% increase in tuberculosis cases between 2022 and 2023. Tuberville urged action from Secretary Mayorkas along with President Biden and Vice President Harris.

Senator Marshall also criticized Secretary Mayorkas's performance: "When Secretary Mayorkas became the Homeland Security Secretary, he solemnly vowed to protect the United States. He has failed." Marshall emphasized the need for immediate action to secure the southern border.

The letter reflects ongoing concerns among some lawmakers about immigration policies under the current administration.