BY
Zack Taylor, Chairman
National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers (Inactive)
Retired (16 years) County Republican Chairman
Santa Cruz County, Arizona
November 11, 2024

With firsthand experience in both the enforcement and political fields of the Illegal Immigration Problem in the United States, spanning about 40 years, I am seeking here to express some factors for consideration. Understanding four basic controlling points is important to internalize going forward.

First, the primary purpose of the Immigration Law is to protect the National Security and Public Safety of America and Americans. The Illegal Alien Invasion of America is an Act of Asymmetrical War.

Secondly, we need to understand that in the United States Immigration has become Politics, and Politics has become Immigration, as was illustrated during the 2024 Election cycle. The historical Political interference in enforcing Immigration Law has led us to the point that serious intervention has become necessary for America to survive. We have no choice. This is War. It must be done.

Thirdly, a component of both the National Security and Public Safety purpose of the Immigration Law deals with the economy. The economy is the source of the livelihoods of Americans. It is exclusively intended for the benefit of Americans.

Fourth, America is a nation of laws. Whenever the Immigration Law is not enforced as intended for the benefit of Americans and the American economy, both suffer.

Considering the results of the 2024 Presidential Election it is clear that a large majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the status quo attached to Political maneuvers of the outgoing administration and their handling of Illegal Immigration. A solution to that status quo is necessary and Tom Homan is the man designated to set and lead the global effort.

As a matter of fact, there is no known number of illegal aliens present inside the United States today. The mandate of the people is clear. They want all illegal aliens removed. Count the illegal aliens as they depart the United States and when there are none left inside the United States, we will know how many were removed but will still not know exactly how many were here when Tom Homan took over.

The political resistance and non-governmental groups that profit from illegal immigration will challenge Tom Homan’s mandate. Sanctuary Cities and jurisdictions will resist also and they should be offered Section 287G training and the opportunity to cooperate with the removal of illegal aliens or face drastic reduction in Federal funds to that State. Not just the offending political subdivision of that state. Politicians that interfere to the extent there are serious conflicts/consequences should be charged, publicly arrested and perp walked in front of TV Cameras to jail. That should make their successful reelection candidacy improbable especially if they are denied public funds for their legal defense.

Illegal Aliens physically removed should be delivered to their home country by U.S. Military marked aircraft or ships, preferably in large numbers, videoed for TV at their home country to inform everyone there that they need to cancel any plans to illegally enter the United States. Commercial transportation for removal/repatriation does not send the visual message to the home country that is necessary.

This is a National Security issue first and foremost. We have suffered a protracted invasion and have substantial reason to suspect that a large number of these illegal aliens are actually citizens from a country that considers us an enemy. This is an act of irregular war. Of course, the U.S. Military must be involved in the screening, detention and removal of these illegal aliens as well as bringing those to justice that violated the Constitution. This is a case of defending the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic exactly as their oath states. Don’t let it become further political theater. The misinformation and disinformation will be substantial to cover these crimes.

(National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers <NAFBPO> went inactive once we realized that America was fully engaged in an Irregular War with enemies both foreign and domestic. We did not want to impair the efforts of the U.S. Military in this war.)

Strategically, it makes sense to prioritize dealing with the illegal alien criminal element. That will be no small task. During the gearing up time and dealing with various other incidental factors, including the criminal illegal aliens, a limited offer to the remaining noncriminal illegal aliens to depart the United States through an official border port of entry that documents their departure including DNA will be able to apply for Immigration benefits in the future. Those physically removed or those that voluntarily depart and then returned illegally will be blocked from ever applying for any immigration benefit or status. Should such a grace period be contemplated, Tom Homan will know what a reasonable limited short-term duration will be.

If the United Nations and the various Nongovernmental Organizations that brought the illegal aliens here, or seek to keep them here, think the voluntarily departing illegal aliens should be transported from our border to their home country let them arrange for the transportation and pay for it. May even consider charging them for our costs of removing the illegal aliens they brought to our country.