Capitol Commentary Impacts of Illegal Immigration (copy) U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith Apr 13, 2026 Apr 13, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The reversal of Biden-Harris open border policies after January 20, 2025, helps protect American lives.kAmr@>:?8 :?E@ @77:46[ %CF>A 925 E@ 4@?7C@?E E96 :>A24ED @7 q:56?\w2CC:D @A6? 3@C56C A@=:4:6D @? >2?J =6G6=D]k^AmkAm~?6 @7 E96D6 H2D @? 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