Jim Jordan Warns Biden Officials Before They Pack Their Bags

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Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have been officially instructed by House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan to keep all documents pertaining to the present border issue. Jordan wants to guarantee accountability and openness as the Biden-Harris administration draws to a close and President-elect Donald Trump gets ready to assume office, according to Just The News.

Jordan expressed concerns that crucial documents might be destroyed or altered before the administration leaves office. In letters addressed to Garland and Mayorkas, the Ohio Republican underscored the importance of maintaining these records for future congressional oversight.

A formal request was made in the letter to preserve all existing and future records and materials related to the Biden-Harris Administration’s enforcement of federal immigration law. It was further instructed by Jordan that precautions be taken by both officials to prevent any destruction or tampering, whether intentional or accidental, of documents and communications pertinent to the inquiry.

Federal law mandates that Cabinet members and political appointees retain their records, a point Jordan emphasized in his communication.

As the transition of power approaches, the Biden administration is reportedly fast-tracking policies designed to loosen restrictions on migrants entering the United States illegally. These measures, viewed as a counter to President-elect Trump’s planned immigration crackdowns, have drawn significant scrutiny.

One key initiative involves the rollout of a new app, the ICE Portal, in early December. Targeting New York City, the app will enable migrants to complete their check-ins with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) remotely, eliminating the need for in-person visits to ICE offices. Sources told the New York Post that this move could undermine enforcement efforts, as the app reportedly suffers from reliability issues and fails to flag past arrests or outstanding warrants.

The initial wave of the program is expected to enroll up to 100,000 migrants, sparking concerns among Homeland Security officials about its implications for public safety. Critics argue that the app’s flaws and lack of rigorous monitoring capabilities may allow migrants to evade authorities more easily.

In addition to the app, the outgoing administration is pushing through other policies, such as enabling migrants to challenge electronic monitoring requirements while awaiting immigration hearings. Experts caution that reversing these changes may prove difficult, with potential legal battles and procedural hurdles delaying Trump’s efforts to restore stricter immigration policies.

Former acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan criticized these last-minute initiatives, describing them as an “obstructionist transition.” He warned that the administration’s actions are designed to create obstacles for the incoming Trump administration.

It was suggested by Morgan that, in their final days, efforts were being made to throw as many roadblocks and grenades as possible on their way out. It was also noted that legal challenges might mirror those that had hampered Trump’s immigration agenda during his first term, potentially causing delays in repealing Biden-era policies.

In New York City, where the ICE Portal app is set to debut, the situation is already dire. The local ICE field office is overwhelmed, with appointments for processing migrants fully booked until October 2032, according to internal documents reviewed by the Post.

Despite these operational challenges, the administration appears determined to implement the app, even though testing in other cities revealed significant flaws. Sources reported that the app failed to function on Android devices and struggled to collect GPS data when accessed via laptops, raising further questions about its effectiveness.

As the Biden administration accelerates its immigration policy agenda, Republican leaders are bracing for a contentious battle to reverse these measures and restore order at the border.

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