Apprehend people attempting to enter the country who are convicted or would-be criminals

Schweikert says Border Patrol agents and law enforcement officers must work to apprehend all convicted and would-be criminals attempting to enter the country. He frames this as a way to protect public safety.

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In their own words

must work to apprehend all convicted and would-be criminals attempting to enter the country

The source

David Schweikert: official policy priorities ↗

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026