Cities Offering ‘Sanctuary’ To Illegal Alien Rapists And Killers Deny It To Their Own Residents

Criminals ICE could remove are released from prison into the warm embrace of sanctuary jurisdictions to destroy the lives of more victims.

'Beautiful, clean, and safe': Trump assembling A-team to crack down on DC crime, beautify city



Evidently keen on a sterling capital for his proposed golden age, President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday establishing a task force of top federal agency members to crack down on crime and restore beauty in Washington, D.C.

"It is the policy of the United States to make the District of Columbia safe, beautiful, and prosperous by preventing crime, punishing criminals, preserving order, protecting our revered American monuments, and promoting beautification and the preservation of our history and heritage," said the order.

The District is in dire need of such help.

According to Neighborhood Scout's crime index where 100 is safest, D.C. scores a 2.

'Americans are smart enough to notice.'

In 2023, the city, which then had a population of just under 679,000, suffered a 39% increase in violent crime — the biggest violent crime spike in the country — and recorded more murders than in any year since 1997. The Washington Post noted that the victims ranged from babies to octogenarians.

While there was a drop in crime in D.C. last year, police data indicates the city still saw 3,469 violent crimes, including at least 187 murders and 25,879 property crimes.

The White House's fact sheet pertaining to Trump's order noted that "the left is touting modest decreases in D.C. crime in 2024, but they still represent a massive increase from earlier rates."

"This mirrors the spin they tried to put on 'decreases' in the rate of inflation in recent years," continued the White House fact sheet. "Inflation is still up — and so is crime. And Americans are smart enough to notice."

The White House attributed the city's problems with crime to failed Democratic policies, including drug decriminalization and the abandonment of "traditional" pre-trial detention, as well as to Biden prosecutors' declination in recent years to prosecute alleged criminals and to the lack of accreditation for the D.C. crime lab.

The aptly named D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is charged with boosting the presence of law enforcement officers in public areas; clearing the streets of unlawful protests; tackling vandalism and public drug use; and "maximiz[ing] enforcement of Federal immigration law and redirecting available Federal, State, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens."

In addition to keeping addicts, goons, and illegal aliens off the sidewalks and clear of public parks, Trump has directed this novel task force to reinforce the D.C. Police Department's recruitment and retention efforts, as well as boost its overall capabilities; strengthen pre-trial detention policies in the District; crack down on crime on the D.C. Metro system; get the crime lab accredited; and help law-abiding citizens defend themselves by expediting concealed carry licenses.

Trump's executive order also sets the stage for a city beautification project, which the fact sheet noted "includes restoring and beautifying federal buildings, monuments, statues, memorials, parks, and roadways, removing graffiti from commonly visited areas, and ensuring the cleanliness of public spaces and parks."

'It's a very sad thing to see it.'

This initiative would apparently mean the return of statues "inappropriately removed or changed" during the iconoclastic sweep that accompanied the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement.

The rehabilitation of Washington's beauty has long been a priority for Trump.

In August 2023, he told reporters that it was "very sad driving through Washington, D.C., and seeing the filth and the decay and all of the broken buildings and walls and the graffiti."

"This is not the place that I left. It's a very sad thing to see it," added the president.

Last month, Trump suggested the federal government should govern the District, stating, "I think that we should run it strong, run it with law and order, make it absolutely, flawlessly beautiful, and I think we should take over Washington, D.C., make it safe," reported WRC-TV.

"I like the mayor. I get along great with the mayor. But they're not doing the job," continued the president. "Too much crime. Too much graffiti. Too many tents on the lawns — these magnificent lawns, and there's tents. And, you know, it’s a sad thing."

Earlier this month, Trump indicated that he notified Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser "that she must clean up all of the unsightly homeless encampments in the City, specifically the ones outside of the State Department, and near the White House."

"If she is not capable of doing so, we will be forced to do it for her!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Washington, D.C. must become CLEAN and SAFE! We want to be proud of our Great Capital again."

Bowser has since taken some actions to oblige the president, removing the Black Lives Matter mural from 16th Street NW and clearing out various homeless encampments.

"As the capital city of the greatest Nation in the history of the world, it should showcase beautiful, clean, and safe public spaces," Trump noted in his executive order.

The task force will include representatives from the Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security and the Interior, along with the FBI, the Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Representatives from the U.S. attorneys' offices in D.C., Maryland, and the Eastern District of Virginia will also be involved.

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Appeals court blocks DOGE records-grab ordered by lower court



A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked a lower court's order seeking records from the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency regarding its plans to significantly reduce the size of the federal government.

Earlier this month, United States District Judge Tanya Chutkan directed the DOGE to turn over the documents in response to a lawsuit filed by 14 Democratic-led states, headed by New Mexico. Additional plaintiffs included Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

'That should be the end of this ill-conceived challenge.'

The states' lawsuit claimed that the DOGE and Elon Musk violated the U.S. Constitution's Appointments Clause and separation of powers, arguing that Musk was not confirmed by the Senate. The states aimed to block the DOGE from accessing several government systems and terminating federal employees.

The complaint requested records from the department as part of the discovery process.

"Defendants argue that the 'inner workings of government' are immaterial to an Appointments Clause claim," Chutkan wrote in her decision. "The court is not convinced, but that is a legal issue appropriate for resolution after fulsome briefing. At this stage, it is sufficient that Plaintiffs' discovery requests intend to reveal the scope of DOGE's and Musk's authority."

She noted that the plaintiffs' requested materials "seek to identify DOGE personnel and the parameters of DOGE's and Musk's authority—a question central to Plaintiffs' claims."

Chutkan ordered the DOGE to produce recordings concerning "agencies, employees, legal agreements, or data management systems" pertaining to the states. The judge gave Musk and the DOGE until April 2 to comply.

On Wednesday, a three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit temporarily blocked Chutkan's order, suggesting she first rule on the Trump administration's motion to dismiss before moving to discovery.

Chutkan canceled a Thursday status hearing following the appeals court's ruling.

The administration's motion to dismiss argued, "By the Complaint's own terms, the States agree that Elon Musk 'does not occupy an office of the United States'; they allege only that he wields 'de facto power.'"

"That should be the end of this ill-conceived challenge," it read. "The States' contrary view rests on conflating influence and authority."

The White House has insisted that Musk is not the head of the DOGE but a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.

Despite facing an onslaught of litigation, the DOGE has not slowed its cost-cutting efforts. On Wednesday, the DOGE applauded the Department of Labor for terminating $557 million in "America Last" grants, totaling $237 million in savings.

According to the department, the wasteful awards included $10 million for "gender equity in the Mexican workplace," over $12 million for "worker empowerment in South America," $5 million for "elevating women's participation in the workplace" in West Africa, more than $4 million for "assisting foreign migrant workers" in Malaysia, $3 million for "enhanc[ing] social security access and worker protections for internal migrant workers" in Bangladesh, another $3 million for "safe and inclusive work environments" in Lesotho, and $6.25 million for "improving respect for Worker's rights in agricultural supply chains" in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

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A Third Of All DC District Judges Were Not Born In United States

Of all the judges in the U.S. all five foreign-born judges of the D.C. court managed to get their fingerprints on controversial Trump cases.

Navy veteran mayor torpedoes activist's comparison of POWs, MIAs, and LGBTQ people



During a city council meeting earlier this week, an LGBTQ activist in Washington state attempted to compare the plight of "LGBTQ" people and those service members taken prisoner during war or whose fate remains unknown, but the mayor of her city swiftly set the record straight.

On Tuesday evening, Jenn McAleer spoke publicly not once but twice during the city council meeting in Newcastle, Washington, about 12 miles east of Seattle.

During her initial comments, McAleer repeated leftist platitudes on an array of subjects. She claimed to speak up "for the rights and safety of marginalized communities," for "freedom," and against the "racism and homophobia" that she indicated constantly threaten the area.

McAleer also called out Mayor Robert Clark by name, claiming that he had undermined efforts to fight "climate change" and to embrace "equity." She accused Clark of failing to govern in an "impartial" manner in accordance with his oath of office and of harboring a "flawed personal opinion" that there are only two genders.

When she had completed those prepared remarks, she returned to her seat without incident.

However, McAleer took to the podium again later that meeting, and this time, she ruffled feathers when she claimed that the POW-MIA flag was little more than a "political stunt."

"Speaking specifically about veterans, POWs, and MIAs — I want to say for the record: I'm very much in support of them and have absolutely no problem with the POW-MIA flag — um, flying it for 100 days a year is a political stunt," she said.

'I will not sit here and have somebody tell me that veterans are a "political stunt." How dare you?'

She then went on to imply that because the LGBTQ community is larger than the POW-MIA community, the Newcastle government should be more inclined to fly the Pride flag than the POW-MIA flag.

"My research shows that there have been 82,000 Americans who are registered as POWs or MIAs — which is atrocious and horrible, and it should never happen to any American — but there's 20 million minimum LGBTQ members," she continued. "So when we're talking about special interests, let's just have some intellectual integrity."

She even claimed the council attempted to "trick" people out of flying the Pride flag by suggesting that the POW-MIA flag would have to be flown as well. She called such a move "disgusting" and something to be "ashamed" of.

Though Mayor Clark and the rest of the council sat in silence during both of McAleer's diatribes, at this point, Clark lost his patience.

"It's not common that I respond to public comment, but I will not sit here and have somebody tell me that veterans are a 'political stunt.' How dare you?" fumed Clark, an electrical engineer who spent 10 years in the Navy.

"This country was founded because veterans lost their lives," Clark continued to a smattering of applause from the gallery. "Hundreds of thousands of people died for this country so that you could fly your Pride flag."

Clark wasn't finished: "Those 82,000 people who never came home will never have a chance to have a family or grow up, while you can fly your Pride flag. They sacrifice their lives all over the world for America and for freedom around the world."

"Don't ever disparage veterans in front of me!" he stated emphatically. When McAleer or someone else in the gallery then interjected, Clark repeated: "Don't ever disparage veterans in front of me, and we're done."

Clark also accused McAleer of repeatedly going on the "attack" and making potentially "libelous" statements on social media. He likewise admitted that he may face "censure" from his council colleagues on account of his outburst.

Neither McAleer nor Mayor Clark responded to a request for comment from Blaze News.

A video of the meeting can be seen below. McAleer appears at the 36:25 and 2:52:34 marks.

McAleer appears to be a compliance and risk officer at Overlake, a hospital in nearby Bellevue. In an interview with an Overlake blogger to mark so-called "Pride Month" in 2023, McAleer seemed to liken other LGBTQ activists to soldiers on the battlefield, claiming they "fought for the liberties" she now enjoys.

"I do think that oftentimes the LGBTQ+ community gets left behind in some of the conversations," she continued. "... Additionally, I would love a program where we ask questions and listen for the answers, about people’s LGBTQ+ status, in much the same way we ask about race and gender."

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Seattle BLM treasurer arrested on drug, weapons charges following commutation from Democratic governor



Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) has a habit of making bad or questionable decisions.

In 2023, he ratified legislation letting strangers shelter children who want sex-change mutilations or abortions without notifying parents. The previous year, his administration secured federal approval to provide illegal aliens with health and dental insurance through the Affordable Care Act. After prohibiting indoor dining and closing gyms, choir performances, and receptions at weddings and funerals, Inslee announced in 2021 that large events would have to confirm attendees' receipt of the experimental COVID-19 vaccines or have them demonstrate negative tests.

Inslee is apparently no better a judge of people than of policy. One of the individuals he sprung from prison is now facing nearly a dozen drug and gun charges.

The Democratic governor commuted the sentence of felon Percy Levy, 54, in 2019. Levy had spent the previous 17 years in prison for a drug house robbery.

Since receiving executive clemency from Inslee, Levy — who the Lynnwod Times indicated sits on the Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County chapter's board of directors as treasurer — has masqueraded as a changed man, working as a community outreach specialist for the Washington Defender Association and running the car dealership Redemption Auto.

Levy's bio on the car vendor's website states, "In 2019, Percy received executive clemency from Governor Inslee, propelling his mission to reform the criminal legal system, with a focus on sentencing reform and advocacy for those affected by the 'war on crime.'"

It appears he rejoined the losing side in that war.

Levy was arrested on March 13 after a traffic stop in Everett, Washington, and slapped with 11 Class B felony charges, including two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and eight counts of possession of controlled substances with attempt to sell. Each charge carries with it a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

'I would not change it for the world.'

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office indicated that Levy's arrest followed a 16-month investigation by the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, a multi-agency partnership consisting of local, state, and federal detective and special agents.

Detectives with the SRDTF reportedly secured a warrant for Levy's residence, not far from where he was ultimately pulled over. At the scene, they apparently found 2,818 grams of powder cocaine, 14.7 grams of crack cocaine, and 556 grams of fentanyl — enough to kill well over 250,000 people, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Detectives also found ample evidence signaling intent to distribute the drugs as well as a handgun.

Hours before his arrest, Levy testified remotely to the Washington State House Public Safety Committee. He provided insights regarding proposed legislation that would remove the requirement that Department of Corrections must provide convicts being released from prison with the least expensive method of public transportation.

Democratic Washington state Rep. Roger Goodman congratulated Levy on his "successful transition" from prison life.

KIRO-TV indicated that Levy is being held on a $1.5 million bond.

In his autobiographic statement on the Redemption Project of Washington website, Levy noted, "What more could I ask than having the privilege of actively working to smooth the road for the release of those back inside? It is fulfilling on a level that is surreal to me. I would not change it for the world."

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20 Democrat AGs sue Trump's Education Department over 'massive' staff cuts



A coalition of attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Trump administration over its move to lay off nearly 50% of the Department of Education's workforce.

Earlier this week, the Education Department terminated over 1,300 employees. Education Secretary Linda McMahon called the action the "first step" in President Donald Trump's "mandate" to shut down the department.

'Elected with a mandate from the American public to return education authority to the states.'

"What we did today was to take the first step of eliminating what I think is bureaucratic bloat," McMahon stated.

In February, the Education Department fired 63 probationary workers. Another 600 staffers voluntarily quit as part of the Trump administration buyout offer.

Earlier this week, a DOE spokesperson stated that the layoffs were meant to cut the department's workforce "roughly in half," adding that 131 teams would be eliminated.

"We are focusing on eliminating full teams whose operations are either redundant or not necessary for the functioning of the department," the spokesperson said.

"We're going to have these folks roll over their responsibilities by Friday, March 21. They will then go on paid administrative leave until the reduction in force is complete," the DOE official continued. "They will be teleworking from tomorrow until March 21. Then all of that is being done for safety reasons to protect the 2,183 employees that are going to remain after the [reduction in force] is complete."

The states suing the administration, the department, and McMahon included New York, Massachusetts, Hawaii, California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The Democratic attorneys general wrote in their lawsuit that the layoffs were "an effective dismantling of the Department." They argued that the Trump administration lacks the authority to eradicate the Education Department.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell stated, "Neither President Trump nor his secretary have the power to demolish a congressionally created department."

New York Attorney General Letitia James said, "This outrageous effort to leave students behind and deprive them of a quality education is reckless and illegal."

The complaint contended that the department is "essential."

"The dismantling of the Department will also result in the termination of afterschool programs," the lawsuit read. "Regardless of what alternative resources are put in the place of the Department of Education, the process of the Department's dismantling will create and has created chaos, disruption, uncertainty, delays and confusion for Plaintiff States and their residents."

Madi Biedermann, an Education Department spokesperson, declared that Trump was "elected with a mandate from the American public to return education authority to the states."

She noted that the layoffs were "strategic, internal-facing" and "will not directly impact students and families."

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Children's hospital masks DEI to evade Trump's federal funding cuts: Report



The Seattle Children's Hospital renamed its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to circumvent President Donald Trump's ban, according to a whistleblower account.

A current employee with the hospital, who asked to remain anonymous over fear of retaliation, told the Daily Signal that the medical center has failed to comply with Trump's directive to eradicate woke programs.

'Focus on providing the best care to patients instead of wasting resources on radical political priorities.'

On Inauguration Day, Trump issued an executive order banning DEI, calling the initiatives "illegal and immoral discrimination programs." He demanded the termination of all related "mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities in the Federal Government, under whatever name they appear."

In addition to eradicating DEI offices within the federal government, the executive action ordered the termination of all "equity-related" grants. Grantees that ignored the directive risk losing federal funding.

According to USASpending.gov, the Seattle Children's Hospital has received $1.3 billion in federal funds since fiscal year 2008. It was awarded about $47 million annually through 2018 but saw a sharp rise starting in 2019, averaging $130 million yearly through 2024.

The Seattle Children's Hospital also receives federal funding through Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.

The Daily Signal noted that the hospital removed some references to DEI from its website. However, according to an employee, some of the controversial initiatives were not eliminated — they were just rebranded under a different name.

For example, the hospital's "Inclusion Groups," which target minority staffers, are reportedly no longer listed on the website but continue to exist.

The worker told the news outlet that the hospital's leadership stated during a February 26 town hall that it would change its naming conventions to comply with Trump's order.

"The DEI culture at Seattle Children's Hospital is a culture of fear," the employee said. "Employees are terrified of being accused of racism and religious discrimination, so there's a toxic culture of fear, which really stifles free speech."

"For the last 10 years, we've been like laser-focused on proving that systemic racism exists," the worker added. "I am hoping that we can get back to the job of taking care of patients and families and children who are sick."

The hospital's website still lists an "Anti-Racism & EDI" section in the footer with pages describing its values and goals regarding "health equity and anti-racism."

The Daily Signal reported that new hires must complete "diversity and so-called microaggression training."

Dr. Kurt Miceli, medical director at Do No Harm, told the media outlet, "It's unfortunate to see Seattle Children's Hospital, an institution noted for holding racially segregated diversity trainings, decide to secretly push its DEI agenda."

"As with all hospitals, Seattle Children's should focus on providing the best care to patients instead of wasting resources on radical political priorities," Miceli added.

The hospital has reportedly stopped offering gender mutilating surgeries to children to comply with the Trump administration. However, it is still allegedly prescribing irreversible cross-sex hormones.

The Seattle Children's Hospital did not respond to the Daily Signal's request for comment.

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Washington sues county for 'illegally collaborating' with Trump's immigration crackdown



Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown, a Democrat, filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Adams County Sheriff's Office, claiming it has been "illegally collaborating" with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

A press release from Brown's office argued that the sheriff's office had violated state law, including by holding individuals in custody "based only on their immigration status." The sheriff's office was also accused of helping immigration agents question those in its custody and "routinely" providing federal officials with individuals' "confidential personal information."

'Public safety should never be a political issue.'

Brown's office contended that Washington law does not impede the federal government's ability to enforce immigration law. However, it claimed that the sheriff's office violated the Keep Washington Working Act by "providing local aid" in immigration enforcement.

"Courts have ruled multiple times that states have the ability to restrict such activity with the federal government. The suit is asking for the Adams County Sheriff's Office to follow Washington law," the press release read.

Brown stated, "Late last year Adams County was engaged in good faith settlement negotiations with our office."

"But after the inauguration of Donald Trump, the county and its Sheriff's Office suddenly hardened their stance, broke off settlement talks, and aligned themselves with an organization founded by a top Trump aide who is among the most virulent anti-immigrant voices in the administration," he claimed, referring to America First Legal's Stephen Miller.

Brown's office accused AFL of "attacking Washington's law" after the organization issued a press release in late February vowing to defend Adams County "against the unlawful and abusive effort by Washington state officials to enforce illegal and dangerous sanctuary laws and policies and compel Adams County to violate federal immigration laws."

AFL reported that Washington officials had previously threatened to sue Adams County for its refusal to support the state's sanctuary policies.

James Rogers, senior counsel with AFL, stated, "Federal law is clear: It is a crime to conceal, harbor, or shield illegal aliens, and it is a crime to prevent federal officials from discharging their duties."

Brown's lawsuit argued, "Washington has the right and the responsibility to decide for itself how to use its own resources to keep residents safe and the economy strong."

"The State cannot stand by when elected officials publicly boast that they are breaking state law and putting their own communities at risk," it continued. "Rather than do the federal government's job — and absorb the uncompensated fiscal, legal, operational, and community-confidence costs that would come with it — the Keep Washington Working Act (KWW) ensures that Washington's limited law enforcement resources are best spent enforcing state law, solving crime, and helping ensure the state remains 'a place where the rights and dignity of all residents are maintained and protected in order to keep Washington working.'"

Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner responded to Brown's lawsuit, calling it a "disappointing attempt to hinder our ability to uphold public safety."

"Our deputies take an oath to protect our communities from criminal activity, regardless of where it originates. The claim that we are engaging in 'illegal federal immigration enforcement' misrepresents the reality of law enforcement in Adams County. We do not enforce federal immigration law, but we also will not turn a blind eye to criminal activity — no matter who commits it," Wagner's statement read.

The sheriff accused the state and its sanctuary policies of attempting to "tie the hands of law enforcement, making it harder to cooperate with federal agencies that help keep dangerous individuals off our streets."

"Public safety should never be a political issue, yet this lawsuit prioritizes ideology over the safety of our communities," Wagner added.

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Human smugglers use TikTok to promote illegal border crossings from Canada to US: Report



Human smugglers are reportedly using social media platforms to brazenly advertise their illegal border crossing services from Canada to the United States.

The New York Post reported on Saturday that it discovered several TikTok accounts created by smugglers in Canada to promote their illicit trafficking businesses. While some accounts have been quickly reported and removed, new ones continue to appear on the platform, the outlet noted.

'The service was outstanding.'

The report found that smugglers charge foreign nationals up to $5,000 for illegally crossing into the U.S. One social media post obtained by the outlet claimed to offer the "cheapest" price at $4,000.

The Post contacted a smuggler who stated that the illegal crossing service would cost $4,500 per person to travel from Montreal to New York.

"When you ready to go, send me your ID," the smuggler told the news outlet. He also advertised a "group walk" to help five foreign nationals illegally enter the U.S.

The advertisements primarily target Indian nationals, the news outlet stated.

A TikTok post from one account read, "CAD to USA."

"Montreal to New York," it continued. "Same day entry."

The post, which featured a photograph of four men and an image of an American flag, promised that the illegal journey would be "100 percent safe," boasting a "safe route" into the U.S.

It also stated that foreign nationals could pay after reaching their destination.

The Post reported that another social media post similarly read, "Payment after reach."

"100% safe," it added.

The smuggler services reportedly depart from Montreal; Brampton, roughly 30 miles outside of Toronto; and Surrey, approximately 22 miles from Vancouver.

Foreign nationals can be dropped off in upstate New York or Washington, according to the posts.

One smuggler detailed the journey as a two-hour car ride followed by a 25-minute walk through the forest before reaching New York.

The social media accounts included testimonials from "satisfied customers" who described the journey as "easy" and "comfortable," the Post reported.

"The service was outstanding, we have come through very easily," one testimonial reportedly read.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) told the Post, "The Department of Justice should investigate how these apps are being utilized for nefarious activity and get cooperation from the companies that operate them."

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) told Fox News Digital, "The danger is they're gonna go where we're not."

"The northern border has had hundreds of crossings from people on the terrorist watch list," he added. "[There's] a lot of border and a lot of distance between officers."

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