In a recent television interview, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer discussed the latest developments regarding the border deal and shared his thoughts on the proposed provisions. The senator expressed his appreciation for being given the opportunity to appear on the show and thanked the host for having him.
Regarding the provision that was just released, Senator Cramer explained that currently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the discretionary power to close the border to migrants who illegally cross. However, he pointed out that the new proposal would now require the DHS Secretary to close the border if the number of crossings exceeds 8,500 in a single day. While the senator believed that 8,500 was too high a number, he acknowledged that there were days last month when the border could have been closed instead of allowing thousands of migrants in. He viewed this provision as a step in the right direction, even though it was not perfect.
