The tragic murder of Laken Riley highlights growing concerns about illegal immigration, with polls showing that the issue is more prominent in the minds of likely Republican primary voters. It is shown that there is.
A Tyson Group poll obtained by Breitbart News shows illegal immigration is the top motivator for Republican primary voters, both up and down the ballot.
Riley, a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student who was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant released into the United States, is the latest American woman to fall victim to the federal government’s ineffective immigration enforcement. Republicans point to her killing as an example of the dire consequences of weakening border security and immigration enforcement.
An overwhelming 81% of likely Republican primary voters say stopping illegal immigration is a very important issue when deciding who to support for president, according to a survey by the Tyson Group. This is second only to 83% who say economic improvement.
Additionally, the survey found that 75% of likely Republican primary voters support weak immigration enforcement laws, including laws that prohibit local law enforcement from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They were found to be less likely to vote for officials they had supported.
The findings come after it was reported Friday that Riley’s alleged killer, Jose Ybarra, was ignored by ICE detainees despite multiple arrests for cooperating with ICE. This reflects voters’ concerns about their local police force.
Ybarra crossed the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time in September 2022. Millions have been released so far as part of President Joe Biden’s expansive catch-and-release network, but Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials have cited a lack of enforcement. Mr. Ibarra was released into the interior of the United States. Detention space to keep him locked up.
The survey also found that voters are concerned about a federal program, the Federal 340B Drug Discount Program. The program has been abused by state health care providers across the country to subsidize the medical costs of illegal immigrants.
It found that 80% of likely Republican primary voters oppose states strengthening the 340B program and expanding access to supplemental health care for illegal immigrants, and 73% strongly oppose it. It turned out that there was.
It also found that 75% of likely Republican primary voters were less likely to vote for elected officials if they signed a bill that strengthened health care benefits for illegal immigrants.
This study was recently exposed. true transparent politics Health care providers in states like New York are currently using the 340B program to help with “medical expenses,” he said. [the] Not documented. ”
Virginia and Mississippi legislatures strengthen their respective states’ 340b programs to expand health care access for undocumented immigrants, despite polls showing the issue’s unpopularity A bill is being considered.
Joe Biden and the Democrats continue to give our tax dollars to illegal aliens. The 340b program funnels money directly to illegal aliens. pic.twitter.com/WCrs59aKOt
— Katie Miller (@katierosemiller) February 21, 2024
virginia senate passed it SB 119 passed on a 40-0 vote in February and is expected to be passed by the House soon.In Mississippi, SB 2415 work Pass Congress.
In addition to his prominent role in the Republican primary, border security and immigration policy will also be factored into the November general election. President Joe Biden addressed the media Thursday in Brownsville, Texas, near the southern border, and ignored questions about Riley’s killing.
Bradley Jay is Breitbart News’ Capitol Hill correspondent. Follow him on X/Twitter. @BradleyAJay.
