Didn’t say the flow was being reduced. Apprehensions have never been higher, indicating with more men they are able to catch more, doesn’t mean there are any less coming. So, no sunshine being blown at anyone. Facts are what they are; the stats regarding the seizure rates (drugs and bodies) are higher than ever, meaning the Border Patrol is more effective than before. They are busy and engaged. So, yes, given the numbers, things are getting better, still have a long way to go. Now, if the AUSAs would prosecute. . .
The fence certainly needs to be finished. SBInet, a detection capability (like AWACS on the border) is to replace the MSS, which are falling apart and have great gaps in coverage. With SBInet, there will be even greater numbers being detected and greater numbers being caught as the Agents can be deployed for intercept early.
“With SBInet, there will be even greater numbers being detected and greater numbers being caught as the Agents can be deployed for intercept early.”
You’re a bit behind. SBInet has been scraped.
Janet Napolitano scraps U.S.-Mexico fence
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2472521/posts
The system of sensors and cameras along the Southwest border known as SBInet has been plagued with cost overruns and missed deadlines. With that in mind, Napolitano is withholding funding for...