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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy hosted a press conference following the arrest of a Peruvian gang leader and 23-time murderer in the Southern Tier, who was released by the Biden-Harris Administration at the Southern Border. During the press conference, he introduced the Safeguarding Americans from Extreme Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act to block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from paroling migrants who are designated as Known and Suspected Terrorists (KST) or Special Interest Aliens (SIA).

This legislation would also give states standing in federal court to sue DHS if their failure to adhere to the parole prohibition requirements causes harm to the state or its residents.

“My constituents are sick and tired of murderers and terrorists popping up across New York State, threatening the safety and security of our communities because of the reckless open-border policies of the Biden-Harris Administration. The fact that a 23-time murderer was able to walk freely in our backyard after being caught and released at the southern border is proof of how broken our immigration system has become under this administration,” said Congressman Langworthy. “A country without borders is no country at all, and we can’t allow this lawlessness to continue."

He continued, “The SAFER at the Border Act would curb the Biden-Harris Administration’s dangerous abuse of parole authority, which has allowed over a million illegal migrants—including those from countries with terrorist ties like Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria—to enter the U.S. unchecked. We’ve already seen the consequences of this lawlessness. Just recently, eight individuals with suspected ties to ISIS were arrested after crossing the southern border and entering our cities using this administration’s loopholes.”

Specifically, this legislation would:

- Prohibit DHS from granting parole to any migrant designated as a Known or Suspected Terrorist (KST) or Special Interest Alien (SIA). This closes a critical loophole that has allowed dangerous individuals from terrorist-affiliated countries to enter the United States.

- Define “Known Terrorist,” “Suspected Terrorist,” and “Special Interest Alien” in U.S. immigration law. These definitions will ensure that individuals posing a national security risk are clearly identified and blocked from exploiting the immigration system.

- Provide states with the right to sue DHS if it violates the parole prohibition. The SAFER at the Border Act empowers state attorneys general to take DHS to court if their failure to enforce these rules leads to harm, ensuring accountability.

- Mandate expedited judicial review for state lawsuits. This ensures that states can quickly seek injunctions against DHS if dangerous individuals are paroled into the country in violation of this law.

The full text of this legislation can be found here.

This legislation is cosponsored by Reps. Neal Dunn (FL-02), Nancy Mace (SC-01), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Greg Pence (IN-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), Andy Harris (MD-01), Keith Self (TX-03), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Andy Barr (KY-06), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Kevin Hern (OK-01), Joe Wilson (SC-02), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Mike Collins (GA-10), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Sam Graves (MO-06), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Brandon Williams(NY22).

“It should be common sense: if you're an illegal immigrant that is designated as Known and Suspected Terrorists or Special Interest Aliens, you shouldn't be released on parole to roam freely in our country,” said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. “With 85% of all suspected terrorists who attempt to enter the U.S. illegally doing so through the Northern Border, it's crucial for both our community's safety and national security that these individuals are detained once apprehended. I am eager to support SAFER at Border Act ensure these dangerous individuals kept out country out communities.”

“President Biden and Border Czar Kamala Harris’ disastrous immigration policies not only reward those who break our laws and enter our country illegally but also have deadly consequences,” said Congressman Vern Buchanan.“I’m pleased help introduce crucial new legislation which will ensure dangerous illegal aliens potential ties terrorist organizations do not have open gateway through nation’s border.I thank Rep.Langworthy leadership important issue.”

“It should go without saying that terrorists other nefarious actors never paroled into our country—but under Biden-Harris Administration exactly what been happening.It’s time hold Administration’s feet fire secure notion proud support legislation,”said Congressman Randy Weber.

“Dangerous individuals here illegally should immediately deported—not released America by Biden-Harris parole program.This legislation important step towards reigning lawless administration protecting Americans,”said Congressman Keith Self.

“The Biden-Harris administration completely failed responsibility protect American people dangers open border.Countless Americans victimized illegal immigrants criminal backgrounds caught released Border Patrol orders Administration officials.Since Biden,Harris Mayorkas refused act,Congress must intervene commend Congressman Langworthy’s efforts urge colleagues join us taking swift action keep communities safe.”

The SAFER at Border Act companion U.S Senate led Montana Senator Steve Daines cosponsored Senators Ted Budd(NC)Mike Rounds(SD)Marsha Blackburn(TN)Ted Cruz(TX)Cynthia Lummis(WY)Cindy Hyde-Smith(MS)Eric Schmitt(MO)Marco Rubio(FL).

“Thanks President Biden “Border Czar” Vice President Harris criminals suspected terrorists paroled into country.Under administration national security risk.The SAFER at Border Act crucial help protect Americans against further harm,”Senator Daines said.

This legislation enjoys support outside groups including Heritage Action America First Policy Institute(AFPI)Federation American Immigration Reform(FAIR).

“Border security national security open southern border significantly increased Nation’s vulnerability terrorist attacks.An unprecedented number terrorists special interest aliens cartel members exploited Biden Administration’s failed border strategy released American communities.We must reverse course disastrous policies secure border stop national security public safety threats entering Nation.The Safeguarding Americans Extremist Risk(SAFER )at Border Act empowers Department Homeland Security protect American families,”said Chad Wolf former acting Secretary Department Homeland Security Executive Director America First Policy Institute.

"Under Joe Biden Kamala Harris record number terror watchlist suspects encountered southern border.Some even released American communities including least one ISIS ties used unlawful Biden-Harris CBP One app mass-parole program Industrial scale abuse emergency parole authority without consent Congress bad enough but using bring bad actors homeland inexcusable preventable terrifying cannot afford wait until some horrific attack happens U.S soil.Heritage Action supports legislation applauds Rep.Langworthy working protect Americans from Biden-Harris border crisis,"Ryan Walker Executive Vice President Heritage Action.

“As result Biden Administration catch-and-release policies abuse parole dangerous aliens more likely than ever before slip through cracks.Suspected terrorists encountered borders record numbers special interest aliens flooding into country administration asleep wheel putting interests illegal aliens over protecting national security.Limiting DHS Secretary paroling aliens designated terrorists suspected terrorists special interest aliens commonsense step ensuring state officials right hold federal government accountable failing detain remove illegal aliens.FAIR applauds Senator Daines putting forward crucial bill help end Biden Administration abuse immigration laws ensure safety American citizens,"Joe Chatham Director Government Relations FAIR.

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