You know the Republicans have their backs against the wall when they start presenting “evidence” that a border wall is effective. White House spokesperson Mercedes Schlapp claimed that studies show the wall is effective in stopping illegal immigration.
First 40% - 50% of undocumented immigrants enter the country legally and become undocumented by overstaying their visas. No wall, no matter the style or how high will stop visa overstays.
Second, a GAO report criticizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for not having valid ways of assessing the effectiveness of border walls. Also, a DHS report points out that walls are ineffective barriers to people who want to breach them.
First 40% - 50% of undocumented immigrants enter the country legally and become undocumented by overstaying their visas. No wall, no matter the style or how high will stop visa overstays.
Second, a GAO report criticizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for not having valid ways of assessing the effectiveness of border walls. Also, a DHS report points out that walls are ineffective barriers to people who want to breach them.
https://www.kpbs.org/news/2018/sep/17/government-report-shows-border-wall-designs-broken/
