Republican and Democrat lawmakers in Montana are expressing deep concern after a group of illegal immigrants were flown into the state from New York. The migrants, reportedly from Venezuela, were dropped off in Kalispell, Montana, causing local officials to worry about the strain on resources. Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., criticized the Biden Administration for allowing this to happen, stating that local law enforcement, schools, hospitals, and safety nets are being stretched thin due to the ongoing border crisis. Zinke sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas urging the immediate detention and deportation of the illegal immigrants.
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is also monitoring the situation, recognizing that allowing individuals to enter the country illegally undermines national security. Tester has worked on bipartisan legislation to strengthen border security and ensure that law enforcement has the tools needed to combat illegal immigration. Senator Steve Daines, R-Mont., laid the blame for the migrant crisis at the feet of President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats, accusing them of failing to secure the border. Gov. Greg Gianforte and Rep. Matt Rosendale, also Republicans from Montana, expressed frustration and called for accountability from the Biden administration.
Former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy, a Republican Senate candidate in Montana, condemned the ongoing migrant crisis, blaming Sen. Jon Tester for voting to continue secret, taxpayer-funded illegal migrant flights. Sheehy called for action to stop the invasion, seal the border, and put America first. The recent influx of illegal immigrants into Montana comes on the heels of a subpoena issued by the House Homeland Security Committee regarding a separate parole program for migrants. Approximately 200,000 migrants have flown into the U.S. as part of this program, with flights landing in more than 45 cities across the country for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants.
The situation in Montana has raised concerns about the impact of the Biden Administration’s immigration policies on local communities and resources. Lawmakers from both parties are calling for increased border security measures and strict enforcement of immigration laws to prevent similar incidents in the future. Sen. Tester and Sen. Daines are working with state officials to address the immediate challenges posed by the arrival of illegal immigrants in Montana. While Sen. Tester emphasizes the importance of proper vetting and legal processes for entering the country, Sen. Daines highlights the failure of the Biden Administration to secure the border. Gov. Gianforte and Rep. Rosendale are demanding accountability and action to reverse the policies that have led to Montana becoming a destination for illegal immigrants.
The issue of illegal immigration and border security has become a focal point for politicians in Montana, with criticisms being leveled at the Biden Administration for its handling of the ongoing crisis. Republican lawmakers in the state are particularly vocal in their opposition to the influx of illegal immigrants and are calling for decisive action to address the situation. The involvement of local nonprofits in transporting and housing the migrants has raised further questions about the coordination and oversight of immigration policies at the federal level. As Montana grapples with the consequences of unauthorized entry into the state, the broader debate over immigration reform and border security continues to resonate across party lines.
